>So $location.path() is returning an empty string ?
>Not sure if it's relevant but are you using HTML5 or Hashbang mode ?
>

I didn't change anything for $locationProvider, e.g. I didn't set it (I am not sure I understood where the code is supposed to go). So, I assume we're using defaults.

>>I am trying this code
>>
>>

>> $scope.cancel = function () {
>>            var curPath = $location.path();
>>            $log.debug("Current Path: " + curPath);
>>            var newPath = curPath.replace("/RetailInventory/PrefsRetail", "/");
>>            $log.info("New Path: " + newPath);
>>            $scope.form.$setPristine();
>>            $scope.showForm = false; // close the form
>>            $location.path(newPath);
>>        };

>>
>>But it shows both curPath and newPath as empty strings and doesn't change the path. What am I missing?
>>
>>>>It works, but I can see the re-loading of the page which I don't like. Is there another way to go to the root of the application but not doing a page re-load? If the last line is commented, the forms is no longer shown, but the path remains the same, which is wrong.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>Probably best to use the $location service - $location.path()
>>>
>>>Read this : https://docs.angularjs.org/guide/$location