Re: [Boost-users] [interprocess]files locations for mutex and named shm

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [interprocess]files locations for mutex and named shm
From: Eugen Stoianovici (eugen.stoianovici_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-09-12 02:38:44

Ion Gaztañaga wrote:
> Eugen Stoianovici wrote:
>> the default location for named mutexes and named shared memory is 
>> %ROOT%\Documents and Settings\%USER%\Local 
>> Settings\Temp\boost_interprocess\... How can i change it?
>> Thanks
>
> You can't, unless you modify the code in:
>
> boost/interprocess/detail/temp_dir_helper.hpp
>
> Why do you want to change the location of those files?
>
> Ion
Hi Ion,
I have a larger application an i would like to have all temporary files 
in one place. It would be easier to maintain for end users. I already 
changed temp_dir_helper but i was asking if there was a better way.

Thanks for your reply,
Eugen Stoianovici