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The _FILEEXISTS function determines if a designated file name exists and returns true (-1) or false (0).

Syntax

theFileExists% = _FILEEXISTS(filename$)

Description

• The filename$ parameter can be a literal or variable STRING value that can include a path.
• The function returns -1 when a file exists and 0 when it does not.
• The function reads the system information directly without using a SHELL procedure.
• The function will use the appropriate Operating System path separators. _OS$ can determine the operating system.
• This function does not guarantee that a file can be accessed or opened, just that it exists.

Example(s)

Checks if a file exists before opening it.

IF _FILEEXISTS("mysettings.ini") THEN
    PRINT "Settings file found."
END IF

See Also

• _DIREXISTS, _OS$
• SHELL, FILES
• KILL