Does a file exist?

[Jack Kramer]

I’m using XP and PB 3.5 and all is working just fine except for.

‘C:\Program Files’ exists with a whole host of sub-folders.

Sub-folder ‘C:\Program Files\AA’ exists or it does not exist,
have no preference.

If sub-folder ‘C:\Program Files\AA’ does not exist then
I want my software to determine that.

If sub-folder ‘C:\Program Files\AA’ does exist then
I want my software to determine that and
if program ‘C:\Program Files\AA\BB.exe exists.

The problem that I’m having is ‘Program Files’ with
a space and length not following the Dos rules.

A gentle push/hint/code/suggestion will be most appreciated.

Thank, Jack


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[Mel Bishop]

PB/DOS can't digest file names with a space in it. It can only
handle 8x3 file names.

You will have to determine what the short file name is and go
from there.

When the SFN is determined, check the DIR$ function. That will
tell you if the file/folder exists.


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[Jack Kramer]

Just did a 'F3' in PB editor, kept scrolling until the
root directory appears and here is 'Progra~1'. Looks like the
SFN to me, gave it a try, works like a charm.

Thanks for the suggestion in just a minute or two.

Jack


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