Determines whether a file exists.
Yes, if the file specified in the parameter exists; No, otherwise.
System functions, Decision functions
FileExists(absolute_path)
DirectoryExists, ExpandPath, GetTemplatePath
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
absolute_path |
An absolute path |
<h3>FileExists Example</h3>
<cfset thisPath = ExpandPath("*.*")>
<cfset thisDirectory = GetDirectoryFromPath(thisPath)>
<cfoutput>
The current directory is: #GetDirectoryFromPath(thisPath)#
<cfif IsDefined("FORM.yourFile")>
<cfif FORM.yourFile is not "">
<cfset yourFile = FORM.yourFile>
<cfif FileExists(ExpandPath(yourfile))>
<p>Your file exists in this directory. You entered
the correct file name, #GetFileFromPath("#thisPath#/#yourfile#")#
<cfelse>