[Gambas-user] Load hidden file to variable?

[sundar j]

I need to load file to a variable which is residing in side a hidden folder. So i tried to load it like 

If Exist("~/.applicationtempfile/.hiddendir/file") = True Then 
search = File.Load("~/.applicationtempfile/.hiddendir/file")
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rest of coding
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However obove code does not work. Any help???