Description
Determines if the named directory exists.
Syntax
DirectoryExists ( directoryname )
|
Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
|
directoryname |
String for the name of the directory you want to verify as existing |
Return value
Returns true if the directory exists. Returns false if the directory does not exist or if you pass a file name in the directoryname argument.
Usage
You can use this method before attempting to move a file or delete a directory using other file system methods.
Examples
This example determines if a directory exists before attempting to move a file to it; otherwise it displays a message box indicating that the path does not exist:
string ls_path="monthly targets"
If DirectoryExists ( ls_path ) Then
FileMove ("2000\may.csv", ls_path+"\may.csv" )
MessageBox ("File Mgr", "File moved to "&
+ ls_path + ".")
Else
MessageBox ("File Mgr", "Directory " + ls_path+&
" does not exist" )
End IfSee also
