>Would getOSDirectory work? I think that's provided by FileIO. It returns the
>path to the System Folder. That would give you the HDs name.
That would give you one hard drive's name. The app might not be installed
on the same hard drive as the system, though.
I'm not sure what your objection is to using an Xtra, Kelly. It's virtually
impossible to make a Director movie without Xtras--a lot of standard
functions are handled by Xtras. Look in your Xtras folder and see things
like the Flash Xtra, Mix Services, and Text Asset.
If you don't want to *pay* for an Xtra, FileXtra3 is free, and Buddy API is
free if you only use 2 functions. You could use Buddy to get the names of
all the hard drives on the system, then use FileXtra3 (or Buddy) to see if
the folder you're looking for exists on that drive.
Although, back to your initial question, no, I don't believe that you can
refer to a Mac hard drive except by name. There may be a gestalt you can
use, but there again you need an Xtra, and gestalts are a lot more involved
than standard Director calls.
Get Buddy. You'll not regret it. In fact, you will find it so indispensable
that you will likely end up buying it.
Cordially,
Kerry Thompson
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