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file in use check for batch
Name: Cary Date: August 29, 2002 at 17:04:29 Pacific
Comment:
I need a way to check if a file has completed a windows “Save As” process before my batch file uses the saved file. If the file has not completely finished being saved, it corrupts the end process. Using win2000 Pro Thanks
Name: Miskva Date: August 30, 2002 at 03:33:53 Pacific
Reply:
Hmmm, depends on what kind of file you are talking about
What is the state of the file, before the save ? non-existant (that would make it easy), it exists but is zero byte in size (and protected against changes) .. could do a check on size then
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