Method GenerateValidName
GenerateValidName(string, Func<string, int, string>, Predicate<string>)
Generates a valid path name by mutating a base path name.
Declaration
public static string GenerateValidName(string baseName, Func<string, int, string> mutation, Predicate<string> pathValidator)Parameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| string | baseName | The base path. |
| Func<string, int, string> | mutation | A function defining how to mutate the baseName when the pathValidator returns false. |
| Predicate<string> | pathValidator | A function to check the validity of a path, which returns true when valid and false otherwise. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| string | A valid path based on the baseName. |
Exceptions
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | Thrown when no folder path is specified or invalid new folder path is provided. |
GenerateValidName(string, Predicate<string>)
Creates a valid path name by appending a number to a base path name.
Declaration
public static string GenerateValidName(string baseName, Predicate<string> pathValidator)Parameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| string | baseName | The base path. |
| Predicate<string> | pathValidator | A function to validate a path, which returns true when valid and false otherwise. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| string | A valid path converted from the base path. |
Examples
GenerateValidName("C:\\temp", path => !Directory.Exists(path)); //Returns "C:\\temp (1)" if "C:\\temp" exists