'answer (there is a file it)' returns false after selecting a file

[Mark E. Powell]

Appreciate the response. How do I get the real file name using shortFilePath()?  I understand I can address the given file that way, but I need to report its actual file name.  

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>This is no reason the give up on a project. You could use AppleScript  
>on Mac OS X and shortFilePath() on Windows. 
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