ROUTINE

ROUTINE_DIR

The ROUTINE_DIR function returns the path to the calling routine.

Examples

Create the following routine and save it in a file called ex_routine_dir.pro:

pro ex_routine_dir

   ; Where is my current routine located?

   print, ROUTINE_DIR()

end

When you compile and run this procedure, IDL prints (depending upon your paths):

C:\Users\myname\IDLWorkspace\Default\

Result = ROUTINE_DIR( )

Returns a scalar string containing the fully-qualified path of the calling routine, including the trailing slash character.

None.

None.

8.7	Introduced