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Chapter SixFile Functions (continued)

DoesVolumeSupportWriting Function

Overview

The DoesVolumeSupportWriting function checks whether a volume is write protected or locked.

Syntax/Parameters

Syntax

boolean = DoesVolumeSupportWriting ( string name );

Parameters

name

A string specifying a volume. The string can contain path and file information so long as it resolves to a volume, UNC or cloud name.

Return Value

A boolean value as TRUE if the volume supports writing files or FALSE if not.

Remarks

Some volumes, specifically removable volumes such as SD cards, allow write locking. This function allows a volume to be pretested prior to attempting to creating, writing, deleting or renaming files on the specified volume.

Related Functions

Platform Support

Go13, Go16, GoFiler Complete, GoFiler Corporate, GoFiler, GoFiler Lite, GoXBRL

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