If 0=adir(aTdyDir,Left(tdy_bakpth,len(tdy_bakpth)-1),"D")
``MkDir tdy_bakpth
endif

How do i replace this logically valid statement with one that works?

I've tried enough permutations of this structure, and i know there is a simple script object replacement that works more reliably. Can you post the code to fix this immediately, and a reference to learn more about the script objects in general? (i'd rather any alternative than using Foxpro for the nitty-gritty specifics like this)