pranavjosh
Programmer
Hi Friends
How to programmatically find out whether the File is in use or not.
How to programmatically find out whether the File is in use or not.
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How to find out whether any file is in use or not
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LucieLastic
Programmer
I was thinking you could try to rename it with RenameFile but I think it would let you if it's in use. You may have to try and move it to a temp dir.
richardchaven
Programmer
try
TFileStream.Create(AFileName, fmOpenRead + fmShareExclusive).Free;
except
on E:EDontDoThatError do
begin
Someone is using it.
end;
end;
Cheers
TFileStream.Create(AFileName, fmOpenRead + fmShareExclusive).Free;
except
on E:EDontDoThatError do
begin
Someone is using it.
end;
end;
Cheers
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