Save xml log file in MAC

Hello,

i want path outside the application.

The Maccatalyst app complies with Application Sandbox rules from Apple. In terms of the file system, your application is limited to creating and deleting files and directories in its home directory. Therefore, you cannot access folders outside of your app.

Please refer to the following code to visit the Document /Library folder:

            var path = Path.Combine( Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyDocuments), localFileName);// document folder
            var localpath = Path.Combine(FileSystem.AppDataDirectory, localFileName);//library folder
 
            File.WriteAllText(path, CurrentContents);

For more details, please see File system helpers - .NET MAUI | Microsoft Learn

FileSystem.AppDataDirectory Returns the Library directory that is backed up by iTunes and iCloud.

And File system access in Xamarin.iOS - Xamarin | Microsoft Learn （This doc is about Xamain.iOS, it applies to MAUI Maccatalyst）

Best Regards,

Wenyan Zhang

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