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Newcomers DBPro Corner / How does one check for a file?

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Rwilson
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 02:07
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I've tried using File Exist like so:
file = File exist "Save File.sav"
if file = 1 then delete file "Save File.sav"

However, the blasted thing keeps telling me that it can't determine the data type of parameters, or something along those lines. Am I using the wrong command, or am I just using it command wrong?
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HowDo
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 02:41
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If what you have written here, is the same as in your code I think it should read like this.

file = File Exist("nameofyourfile")

if file = 1 then delete file "nameofyourfile"

see if that makes it work.

ps. the bottom part of the editor next to INS box shows how a commad should be entered. Like which part is X and which part is Y.
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Rwilson
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 02:45
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Gah! It was the () I missed! Silly Me. Thanks HowDo!
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HowDo
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Posted: 25th Sep 2003 02:55
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Yep but don't forget the full file path name.

try also

if File = 1 then print "its there"
if File = 0 then print "no go "

It'll help in writing the correct path name.
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