>Hi everyone,
>
>I've just thought about something and made a quick test. Usually we have this kind of code:
>

if not directory(m.lcDir)
>   md (m.lcDir)
>endif

>
>I decided to test it on "a" drive without disk inserted. To my surprise and relief, directory() function works fine. However, md command gave an error "File Access is denied". So, what do you think, what kind of code would be more correct? (Besides trapping for error, of course).
>
>Thanks in advance.
Nadya,
You should explcitly check device being ready (say with WSH) and directory() returning .f. doesn't mean you could create it. It doesn't check for device being ready nor hidden,system directories as documented. I'd use adir() instead.
Cetin