Have you ever needed to find the absolute path of a file in the iOS Files app? Maybe you want to open the same file later or use its path in your code. In this article, we will guide you through the process of obtaining the absolute path of a file in the iOS Files app and show you how to use it later.
First, let's understand what the absolute path of a file means. The absolute path is the complete location of a file within the file system. It includes the root directory and all the directories leading to the file. By having the absolute path, you can easily locate and access the file at any time.
To get the absolute path of a file in the iOS Files app, follow these steps:
- Open the Files app on your iOS device.
- Navigate to the folder where the desired file is located.
- Tap and hold on the file you want to get the absolute path for. A menu will appear.
- In the menu, tap on the "Share" option. Another menu will appear.
- From the second menu, select the "Copy" option. This will copy the file's absolute path to your device's clipboard.
Once you have copied the absolute path of the file, you can use it later to open the same file. Here's an example of how you can use the absolute path in your code:
NSString *absolutePath = @"[PASTE_THE_ABSOLUTE_PATH_HERE]";
NSURL *fileURL = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:absolutePath];
// Now you can use the fileURL to open the file
// For example, you can use it with the UIDocumentInteractionController to preview the file
UIDocumentInteractionController *documentController = [UIDocumentInteractionController interactionControllerWithURL:fileURL];
[documentController presentPreviewAnimated:YES];
In the code snippet above, we first create an NSString variable called "absolutePath" and assign the copied absolute path to it. Then, we create an NSURL variable called "fileURL" and initialize it with the absolute path. This allows us to create a URL object representing the file's location.
Finally, we use the fileURL to open the file using the UIDocumentInteractionController. This controller provides a way to preview files and interact with them. In this example, we use the presentPreviewAnimated method to display a preview of the file.
By following these steps and using the provided code snippet, you can easily obtain the absolute path of a file in the iOS Files app and use it later to open the same file. This can be useful when you want to reference the file in your code or perform specific actions on it.
References:
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Apple Developer Documentation - UIDocumentInteractionController | https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uidocumentinteractioncontroller |