How to set correct directory

[baikal_m]

Hello all,

I'm writing a code that creates a couple of files and saves them. The problem is, when the files are created they are saved to the user's home folder(unless the directory has been set in Terminal and the program runs from the same Terminal window), but I need it to be in the folder that that the code is running from.

This would be easy as long as it's on MY computer and I don't move the folder. However, I need it to work when it is running from someone else's computer when I send it to them.

I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could help. Thanks.

[MK27]

If you don't include any path, the files will be saved in the directory where the executable is run from.

You should probably mention your OS.

[baikal_m]

My bad... I meant to include my system but didn't.

I'm on Max OS 10.6, and since this if for school I'm writing it to run on other macs. When I run the executable directly by double clicking on it, it runs fine but the files are saved to the user's home directory.

When I set the directory in Terminal by typing in "cd (drag and drop the folder that the executable is in)" and then "./(name of executable)" it saves the files to the same folder that the executable is in.

Still looking for help!