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How to check if a File is Open

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DseeDm

DseeDm

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Sep 2, 2002
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Hello,

Hopefully this is an easy one. :)

I have a process that moves a file. Just need to check to see if the file is open before I move it. Any sugestions?

Thanks
- D
 
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Try and get an exclusive lock on it. If it fails, the file is in use ...
 
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