[Lazarus] Long paths manifest

[Denis Kozlov]

Any thoughts on integrating the long paths manifest into Lazarus as a 
project option?


On 13/11/2018 07:49, Denis Kozlov wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Windows API is capable of working with extended-length path for a 
> maximum total path length of 32,767 characters, thus, overcoming the 
> infamous 260 characters path limitation (a.k.a. MAX_PATH). To specify 
> an extended-length path, use the "\\?\" prefix. For example, 
> "\\?\C:\Very\Long\Path".
>
> According to Windows Docs, one can enable the new long path behavior 
> per app via the manifest:
> -----------------------------
> <application xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3">
>     <windowsSettings 
> xmlns:ws2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2016/WindowsSettings">
> <ws2:longPathAware>true</ws2:longPathAware>
>     </windowsSettings>
> </application>
> -----------------------------
>
> Has anyone had any experience with embedding such manifest? What would 
> be the best way to add such a manifest to an application, currently?
>
> Perhaps this could be added as an option in Lazarus IDE, similarly to 
> the option for enabling themes support.
>
> For the reference:
> Windows Docs - Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces - Maximum Path 
> Length Limitation
> https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/FileIO/naming-a-file#maximum-path-length-limitation 
>
>
> Regards,
> Denis