current_path Function

Sets or retrieves the current working directory.

Important

This API cannot be used in applications that execute in the Windows Runtime.

template<class Path>
   inline Path current_path();
template<class Path>
   inline void current_path(const Path& Pval);

Parameters

  • Pval
    A Path object. Path can be either a basic_path or a type that is derived from basic_path.

Remarks

The first function returns the current working directory.

The second function sets the current working directory to Pval.

Requirements

Header: filesystem

Namespace: std::tr2::sys

See Also

Reference

<filesystem>

Other Resources

C++ Standard Library Header Files