T T wrote:
Hi,
With the other thread asking to add readlink, I would also like to ask for an addition of Windows specific GetShortPathName. Without this function it is impossible to check if two paths point to the same place.
Is that because of reparse points or so? I though GetShortPathName was more or less obsolete now.
However, I'm not sure if beefing up LuaTeX with this kind of functionality is the best thing to do (there will be undoubtedly other things worth adding).
I am less hesitant than usual about adding stuff when the request is about scripting for texlive. If GetShortPathName is useful in such a context, I do not mind adding it.
Perhaps external modules? What's the status of loading binary modules? Will this be available for the coming TL release?
Yes, but I expect there will not be any binary modules actually included.
And another request if I may. With kpsewhich it is possible to specify a search path explicitly with the -path switch, but this functionality is not exposed through lua kpse lib. Could this be added?
Sure. If there is anything else from kpathsea people want, please say so. Best wishes, Taco