Check to see if a file exists

[Fred777]

- I have a button on a db.

- When the button is clicked it opens a file (via a script).

- The file relates to the record number (so if it is record #5 and you click the button a file called "5.pdf" is opened via the "open URL" script step)

the question:

Is there a way to check if the file exists? for example, if the file doesnt exist Id like to give the user a message ( "Show Custom Dialog")

thanks!

[Oldsneekers]

Just thinking on the fly...

How about the script:

Open file 5.pdf,

If Current(file name) does not equal 5.pdf,

Show custom dialog.

End if.

Good Luck.

[transpower]

Trap the error in the script:

Set Error Capture [On]

Set Field [zc_ErrorCaptureField_g; Get (LastError)]

#The field zc_ErrorCaptureField_g is a global text field

If[zc_ErrorCaptureField_g <> 0]

Show Custom Dialog ["Couldn't find the file..."]

End If