[PD] "Open file" in specific directory

[meino.cramer at gmx.de]

Ok, thanks a lot. I hoped, that there was a configuration
item to set...


dmotd <inaudible at simplesuperlativ.es> [10-03-23 05:00]:
> the open dialog's path starts from wherever pd was launched,
> and if you are launching pd from a menu item, then it starts
> from where the desktop manager was launched etc etc..
> 
> you can test this out by launching pd from a console,
> starting at the folder you desire. if you need this to
> always be the case create a wrapper shell script for pd
> which changes directory (cd /path/) previous to launching,
> or simply create an alias to pd in your .bashrc :
> 
>   alias pd='cd /usr/lib/pd ; pd ; cd $OLD_PWD'
> 
> --
> 
> meino.cramer at gmx.de wrote:
> > Hi Inaudible,
> > 
> > ...sorry...I meant the "Open"-dialog, which
> > I can access via the menu in the console panel.
> > That I hadnt clearly said...
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > dmotd <inaudible at simplesuperlativ.es> [10-03-23 04:24]:
> > > send [openpanel] a symbol of the path to its inlet.
> > > 
> > > [symbol /usr/lib/pd [
> > > |
> > > [openpanel]
> > > 
> > > --
> > > 
> > > meino.cramer at gmx.de wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > Hi,
> > > > 
> > > >  how can I convince pd-extended to start the fileselector
> > > >  box in a specific directory which is not my $HOME ?
> > > >  (I am using pd-extended on Linux).
> > > > 
> > > >  Thank you very much in advance for your help!
> > > >  Best regards,
> > > >  mcc
> > > > 
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