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qb64/internal/help/_DIREXISTS.txt
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:_DIREXISTS}}
The [[_DIREXISTS]] function determines if a designated file path or folder exists and returns true (-1) or false (0).
{{PageSyntax}}
: {{Parameter|dirExists%}} = [[_DIREXISTS]]({{Parameter|filepath$}})
{{PageDescription}}
* The {{Parameter|filepath$}} parameter can be a literal or variable [[STRING|string]] path value.
* The function returns -1 when a path or folder 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$]] can determine the operating system.
* '''This function does not guarantee that a path can be accessed, only that it exists.'''
* '''NOTE: Checking if a folder exists in a CD drive may cause the tray to open automatically to request a disk when empty.'''
{{PageExamples}}
{{Parameter|Example:'' Checks if a folder exists before proceeding.
{{CodeStart}}
{{Cl|IF}} {{Cl|_DIREXISTS}}("internal\temp") THEN
{{Cl|PRINT}} "Folder found."
{{Cl|END IF}}
{{CodeEnd}}}}
{{PageSeeAlso}}
* [[_FILEEXISTS]]
* [[SHELL]]
* [[_OS$]]
{{PageNavigation}}