[Lazarus] Path that .exe file is running from

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Fri, 2 Aug 2013, Michael Schnell wrote:

> On 08/02/2013 11:07 AM, Michael Van Canneyt wrote:
>> Widget types do not even enter the picture, customapplication is included 
>> in FPC, not Lazarus.
>> 
>
> I see. Thanks.
>
> So you suggest deriving and instantiating a propriety application from the 
> TCustomApplication class ?

I don't suggest anything. I just react on incorrect information.

>
> Will that automatically provide the correct string as MyApplication.ExeName ?

Yes.

> I thing just using the Lazarus NoGUI Widget Type is more appropriate.

No, for 2 reasons:

1) It creates unwanted dependencies. 
2) It creates the illusion of functionality which isn't actually there.

Sooner or later it will bite you in the leg.

Michael.