Paths

You can use path shortcuts when developing your application logic.
Table 1. Path shortcuts
Shortcut Description

%PROJECTDIR%

A directory that contains files transferred at runtime (images, documents, and so on).

Example: C:\Users\UserName\Documents\Rockwell Automation\FactoryTalk Optix\ProjectName

%APPLICATIONDIR%
A directory that contains objects used at runtime, including these objects:
  • Embedded database
  • Retentivity storage
  • Exported files

%USBN%,

where N is a number associated with the USB device.

A path to a specific USB device connected to the target device.