How to convert Perforce depot locations to client view locations

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I'd like to know how to convert Perforce depot locations to client view locations for the purpose of script writing.

I have a script that first checks out a file for edit in perforce and then interacts with the file. I need to have the depot location (i.e. \Projects\Project6) converted to the client view location. (i.e. d:\Projects\Project6).

Is this possible?

Best Answer

I have always used the p4 where command for this. Here is its description from the built-in help:

where -- Show how file names map through the client view

p4 where [ file ... ]

    Where shows how the named files map through the client view.
    For each argument, three names are produced: the name in the
    depot, the name on the client in Perforce syntax, and the name
    on the client in local syntax.

    If no file is given, the mapping for '...' (all files in the
    current directory and below) is shown.

    Note that 'p4 where' does not determine where any real files are.
    It only computes where they should be according to the client view.
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