| FileSystemObject.FileExists Method (VB6) |
Named Arguments
Yes
Syntax
oFileSysObj.FileExists(FileSpec)
oFileSysObj
Use: Required
Data Type: FileSystemObject object
Any object variable returning a FileSystemObject object.
FileSpec
Use: Required
Data Type: String
A complete path to the file.
Return Value
Boolean (True or False).
Description
Determines if a given file exists.
Rules at a Glance
Returns True if the file exists or is connected to the machine, False if not.
FileSpec can't contain wildcard characters.
Programming Tips and Gotchas
If the user has adequate rights, FileSpec can be a network path or share name. For example:
If ofs.FileExists("\\TestPath\Test.txt") Then
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