Macro... (hum, not sure this is the correct word)

[skipsy]

Hello all,

I was wondering if it is possible to use what I call "macro" in the B4A editor.
OK, stop scratching your head!
Here is what I am trying (this is an exemple) :
I am working on AVD emulator (when Im outside) and my tablet (at home).
With the emulator files are stored in "mnt/sdcard" that I could replace by
"File.DirRootExternal". On the tablet I have 2 SDcard slot + 2 USB. I have to
mention the path "/mnt/extsd/sdcard1".
SO, Is there any way to have something like :

#SDPATH : /mnt/extsd/sdcard1

That I could comment and replace by

#SDPATH : File.DirRootExternal

and use #SDPATH in my code.
B4A will then compile as if the text had been replace manually.
(well, not easy to explain in english).

If there is no way, I can use a blogal variable but I it not clean.

Thks,
W.W.

 

[Erel]

You will need to use a regular variable for that.

 

[Mark Read]

Hello Skipsy,

just a thought but you could use for example the OSLibrary which gives system info. Check the value of Model and set the path accordingly.

Sub Globals
     Dim Sys As OperatingSystem
End Sub

Sub Activity_Create(FirstTime As Boolean)
     Sys.Initialize("")
     if Sys.Manufacturer="sdk" then   'shows in the emulator, otherwise you see the tablet or mobile model
          SDPATH="/mnt/extsd/sdcard1"
     else
          SDPATH =File.DirRootExternal
     end if

.... rest of program

Best regards
Mark

 

[skipsy]

OK.
I just wanted to be sure there is no "elegant" way to do that.

Thank you,
WW

 

[Erel]

Actually I think that the above solution is more elegant as it works automatically.