Hello,
Windows API is capable of working with extended-length path for a
maximum total path length of 32,767 characters, thus, overcoming the
infamous 260 characters path limitation (a.k.a. MAX_PATH). To specify an
extended-length path, use the "\\?\" prefix. For example,
"\\?\C:\Very\Long\Path".
According to Windows Docs, one can enable the new long path behavior per
app via the manifest:
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<application xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3">
<windowsSettings
xmlns:ws2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2016/WindowsSettings";>
<ws2:longPathAware>true</ws2:longPathAware>
</windowsSettings>
</application>
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Has anyone had any experience with embedding such manifest? What would
be the best way to add such a manifest to an application, currently?
Perhaps this could be added as an option in Lazarus IDE, similarly to
the option for enabling themes support.
For the reference:
Windows Docs - Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces - Maximum Path Length
Limitation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/FileIO/naming-a-file#maximum-path-length-limitation
Regards,
Denis
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