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{{DISPLAYTITLE:_FILEEXISTS}}
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The '''_FILEEXISTS''' function determines if a designated file name exists and returns True or False.
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::: IF _FILEEXISTS(''filename$'') THEN
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* The ''filename'' parameter can be a literal or variable [[STRING|string]] value that can include a path.
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* The function returns -1 when a file exists and 0 when it does not.
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* The function reads the system information directly without using a [[SHELL]] procedure.
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* The function will use the appropriate Operating System path separators. [[_OS$]] can determine the operating system.
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* '''This function does not guarantee that a file can be accessed or opened, just that it exists'''
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''See also:''
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* [[_DIREXISTS]], [[_OS$]]
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* [[SHELL]], [[FILES]]
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* [[KILL]]
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