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DB_ENV->get_ext_file_dir()
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## DB_ENV->get_ext_file_dir()

    #include <db.h>

    int
    DB_ENV->get_ext_file_dir(DB_ENV *dbenv, const char **dirp);

The `DB_ENV->get_ext_file_dir()` method returns the directory location where external file data is stored. The default location can be set using DB_ENV->set_ext_file_dir(). Use this method only if the database was opened in an environment. If the database was not opened within an encompassing environment, use DB->get_ext_file_dir() instead.

The `DB_ENV->get_ext_file_dir()` method always returns 0 to indicate success.

### Parameters

#### dirp

The dirp parameter references memory into which is copied the path to the external file data directory. If DB_ENV->set_ext_file_dir() has not been called prior to calling this method, or if external files are notsupported by this environment, then this parameter is set to NULL.

### Class

DB_ENV

### See Also

External Files and Related Methods

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