Can network path be specified as value of a system variable?
I have a system variable that holds value of local path as follows:
CCASE_OPTS_SPECS = C:\home\makefile.options
Instead, can this system variable be assigned with a value of network path as follows:
CCASE_OPTS_SPECS = \\some_server.test.com\use
I have this server mapped to P: drive.
Thanks!
CCASE_OPTS_SPECS = C:\home\makefile.options
Instead, can this system variable be assigned with a value of network path as follows:
CCASE_OPTS_SPECS = \\some_server.test.com\use
I have this server mapped to P: drive.
Thanks!
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Could be that clearmake doesn't suport unc paths. clearmake is unixlike, unc paths tend to windows conventions.
If you go to a cmd prompt.....
set CCASE_OPTS_SPECS=\\some_se
Then
echo %CCASE_OPTS_SPECS%
It should return the path.....
Then if you set it at a machine level, you should be able to go to a run dialogue, and just enter %CCASE_OPTS_SPECS%
Explorer should open to the network path above......
Now if the app supports UNC, then thats another issue......
set CCASE_OPTS_SPECS=\\some_se
Then
echo %CCASE_OPTS_SPECS%
It should return the path.....
Then if you set it at a machine level, you should be able to go to a run dialogue, and just enter %CCASE_OPTS_SPECS%
Explorer should open to the network path above......
Now if the app supports UNC, then thats another issue......
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@johnb6767
I tried first half of your instructions and path was returned. Then, I couldn't follow second half of your instructions.
How do I set it at a machine level?
I tried first half of your instructions and path was returned. Then, I couldn't follow second half of your instructions.
How do I set it at a machine level?
I use Setx.exe, in the link above....
Or do it manually, in the Environment Variables section of System Properties....
Or do it manually, in the Environment Variables section of System Properties....
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I typed the following value for the system variable:
\\some_server.test.com\use
When I invoked the clearmake program, it gave me error saying something like makefile.options not found.
Then, I moved makefile.options to my local drive and set the value to my local drive. When I invoked clearmake program, it found the makefile.options and did what it was suppose to do.
Please advise. What's wrong with my setting of network path?