[RESOLVED] whats does ../ mean

[_giles_]

Hi!

I’ve seen ../ used a lot in filepaths. I think it’s to prevent visitors traversing up a file tree. I’ve searched around for tutorials but don’t know what it’s called, and obviously Google won’t return a search on ../ Can you help me either with a name, or URL to an appropriate tutorial.

Thanks
Giles

[Kevey]

../ means to go up one level of hierarchy in the directory tree. From folder1/folder2 to just folder1.

Here's a short tutorial...

http://www.teacherjohn.com/cabrillo/dm164/tutorials/paths.html

[_giles_]

great thanks - really cleared that up