Creating a Directory in "My Documents"

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I am trying to make a directory in the "My Documents" folder for the current user on windows, to later save some files in it.

It seems there's no system variable to get to this directory.

What would be the best approach to do this ? Do I have to read environment variables ? How would I do that then ?

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Answer by Aleron · Nov 17, 2011 at 08:50 PM

You get can the path by using:

System.Environment.GetFolderPath(System.Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments);

System.Environment also provides access to several other special folders as needed.

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CgShady · Nov 17, 2011 at 09:25 PM 1

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Thanks! That worked just perfect, on MacOSX too !

Aleron · Nov 17, 2011 at 09:28 PM 0

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You're welcome. If you could accept the answer (click the little check next to the answer), that'd be great. :)

numberkruncher · May 01, 2014 at 04:02 PM 0

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This was unexpected, wow! it actually works on OS X!! I am using SpecialFolder.ApplicationData and it works a treat. Thanks :)

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Answer by eem · Nov 17, 2011 at 07:48 PM

https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=get+my+documents+folder+c%23

Since unity uses C#, and supports a good amount of the .NET libraries, just googling "whatever question C#" will typically get you an answer when dealing with non-unity specific things.

When you do this though, pay attention to what classes your solution is using, as Unity does not have every .NET class in it.

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LoungeKatt · Aug 01, 2019 at 08:47 PM 0

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I know this answer is rather old, but it also depends on your "Api Compatibility Level" in the "Other Settings" of your "Player Settings" when dealing with random .NET classes.

In general, it is good to search https://forum.unity.com first and Google if you don't find anything there. No need to concern yourself with compatibility if you don't have any reason.

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