[JS] how to package an InDesign document

I am trying to script the packaging of InDesign files.
function packageForPrint (to, copyingFonts, copyingLinkedGraphics, copyingProfiles, updatingGraphics, ignorePreflightErrors, creatingReport, versionComments, forceSave){
app.activeDocument.packageForPrint (Folder.desktop, true, true, true, true, true, true, true, true);
I thought the packageForPrint was the way to go. But I can't get the correct structure.
Can someone give me a clue as the direction I need to go with this.
I am using InDesign CS2 on a Mac. But want the script to work cross platform.
Any help would be appreciated.
Peter Hedrington

>Still had some trouble with how to correctly write the file path.
You can find detailed information about it in ‘File System Access’ chapter of JavaScript Tools Guide. Or use this script – it writes the path of the selected folder to console.
Kasyan
var myFolder = Folder.selectDialog ("Choose a Folder");
if(myFolder != null){
$.writeln("fsName - " + myFolder.fsName);
$.writeln("absoluteURI - " + myFolder.absoluteURI);

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