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Can we get "Illegal path" removed?

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Cariboudjan
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Can we get "Illegal path" removed?

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Getting this error when attempting to use !WriteKeyValue to RMSKIN.ini

I assume this restriction was put in for security, but I can't see how this makes things more secure?

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!WriteKeyValue: Illegal path: C:\Users\Carib\Documents\Droptop Data\Droptop Files\Redistributables\Basic-Version\RMSKIN.ini (Droptop\DropdownBar\DropdownBar.ini)
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Re: Can we get "Illegal path" removed?

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Cariboudjan wrote: March 2nd, 2022, 10:39 pm Getting this error when attempting to use !WriteKeyValue to RMSKIN.ini

I assume this restriction was put in for security, but I can't see how this makes things more secure?

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!WriteKeyValue: Illegal path: C:\Users\Carib\Documents\Droptop Data\Droptop Files\Redistributables\Basic-Version\RMSKIN.ini (Droptop\DropdownBar\DropdownBar.ini)
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It is our intention that !WriteKeyValue be restricted to the "skins" or "settings" folder.
FilePath (optional): If not specified, the current skin file is used. The file must exist and must be located under either #SKINSPATH# or #SETTINGSPATH#.
We are just not going to support writing to .ini files other places like the Windows folder and such.
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Cariboudjan
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Re: Can we get "Illegal path" removed?

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Ah yes. I see. I'll just move my files to the Skins folder then. Thanks.