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25/01/2011 17:51:53
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
Coding, syntax & commands
Environment versions
Visual FoxPro:
VFP 9 SP2
OS:
Windows XP SP2
Network:
Windows 2003 Server
Database:
MS SQL Server
Application:
Web
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Thread ID:
01497301
Message ID:
01497398
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Directory without a second flag will fail on hidden directories.


>>>>Hi Srdjan,
>>>>
>>>>Why not use the Directory() function? And I guess you know this, but there's never a need for a construct like iif(SomeFunction,.T.,.F.), a simple SomeFunction will give the same result. So I would prefer to simplify the DirectoryExist
>>>
>>>
>>>Function is needed because (if memory serves me well) directory() function used to give inconsistent results.
>>>Also if memory serves me well I picked up this tidbit from you or Sergey around here :))
>>>
>>>As for simplifying, you are right. I admit, remembering to go back and optimize / refactor is not my strongest point :)
>>>
>>>Sergio
>>
>>As far as I can remember, the Directory() function is safe, but File() is not always reliable.
>
>I do not remember who came up with this adir() workaround (was not me!), but I wld suspect it was for a reason.
>Otherwise, I have waisted numerous nanoseconds of valuable processor time.
>
>So, who do I sue ?! <g>
If it's not broken, fix it until it is.


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