Re: How to embedded file/sound into executable?

[BB <adamnt42@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 24/3/24 10:17 am, BB wrote:
> 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.
>
> b
Ah, I just realised. Because you are passing the file path to an 
external program (which can't see inside the executable) you need to :

on startup, copy the file from inside the executable to a Temp directory

then you can refer to that file in your Exec call.

b