Re: How can I check for file EXISTS

From: John Strange <jstrange_at_imtn.dsccc.com>
Date: 9 Apr 1999 17:55:31 GMT
Message-ID: <7eleuj$6t$1_at_relay1.dsccc.com>


You might try "text_io calls" to open a file and if it succeds do your host.

Since you did not specify which forms, I assumed your are using 4.5 or greater.

Ken Halsted (kenman_at_mail.snider.net) wrote:
: I was wondering,

: Is there a way in Forms to check to see if a file exists? I want to issue a
: HOST command ONLY if a file exists.

: Any help would be much appreciated.

: Thanks,

: Ken.

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Received on Fri Apr 09 1999 - 19:55:31 CEST

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