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FILECHECK()
Calculates/computes/determines a checksum for a file
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Syntax
FILECHECK(<cFile>) --> nCheckSum
Argument
<cFile> Designates which file name (with path, if required), to
check.
Returns
FILECHECK() returns a checksum value for <cFile>.
Description
FILECHECK() determines if there have been changes or read errors in a
file, and then takes note of data backup. This also allows you to
protect your hard disk from simple viruses (see Examples).
Note
. You must specify the argument. If it is omitted or an
unavailable file is specified, FILECHECK() returns an error code of -
1. You may use a drive and access path, but no wildcards.
Examples
. Check database for changes:
IF FILECHECK("CUST.DBF") <> Old_ChkSum
? "Warning! Data back-up required."
ENDIF
. Check COMMAND.COM for changes:
IF FILECHECK("\COMMAND.COM") <> Cmd_ChkSum
? "COMMAND.COM has been changed! Caution, Virus!"
ENDIF
See Also:
DISKCHECK()
SETSHARE()
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