DriveExist

State = DriveExist(FolderName$)

Parameters:     FolderName$ = The name of folder you wish to check

Returns:     State = 1 - file exists, 0 = file does not exist

The DriveExist function checks if a drive (or device) exists in this machine. You can use this command to check what storage devices this computer has installed. FACTS:       * DriveExist can be used with any media device contected to your PC. From Hard Drives and CD/DVD drives right through to digitial cameras and Mp3 players if you wanted. As such you should never assume that just because your test PC has a particular device letter other machines will also have it. Mini Tutorial:       This example, check if a C: drive exists in this computer.    ; Check if the C: Drive  exists in this computer   If DriveExist("C:")=true    ; if the Drive exists, then display success message      Print "Yes, this drive exists"   Else    ; If the drive does NOT exist, then display      Print "Nope, this does not exist"   EndIf    ; Display the screen and wait for a key press   Sync   WaitKey       This example returns the following.      yes, This drive exists

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