ReadIni$ (function)

Syntax ReadIni$ (section$,item$[,filename$])
Description Returns a String containing the specified item from an ini file.
Comments The ReadIni$ function takes the following parameters:
Parameter Description
Section$ String specifying the section that contains the desired variable, such as "windows". Section names are specified without the enclosing brackets.
Item$ String specifying the item whose value is to be retrieved.
Filename$ String containing the name of the ini file to read.
See Also WriteIni (statement); ReadIniSection (statement)
Notes If the name of the ini file is not specified, then win.ini is assumed. If the filename$ parameter does not include a path, then this statement looks for ini files in the Windows directory.