Re: How to embedded file/sound into executable?

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On 24/3/24 7:41 am, roberto.premoli@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Il 23.03.2024 21:27 T Lee Davidson ha scritto:
>
> > On 3/23/24 15:45, roberto.premoli@xxxxxxxxxx [1]wrote:
> >
> > > QUESTION: Is possible to "embedded" the din-din.wav file inside the
> > > executable when i compile the project and play it when needed? this
> > > will make the wav file part of the executable, so it will be always
> > > available.
> >
> > Yes, just place a copy of the WAV file in the top-level directory of 
> > your
> > project. You see it under the Data directory of the
> > project after a Project -> Refresh. Then just call your Exec thus:
> >
> > Exec ["aplay", Application.Path &/ "din-din.wav"] Wait
> >
> > -- Lee ---
>
> hello,
> it works when i am in gambas IDE.
> then I compile and install the .deb packege.
> then I start the program from command line, it pop up the window and 
> does it works.
> but when the event is triggered,  i have the follow feedback in 
> command line:
>
> /usr/bin-din-ding.wav: file or directory  does not exist.
>
> so gambas expect to find  te sound as external file, not "inside" the 
> executable.
>
> Roberto
Try using relative paths, as explained in the "File & Directory Paths" page.

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