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Finding out if a file is open

Hi all

I need to find out if a file is open, so i can wait until its has finished its current write

Anyway to check this

Thanks

/Jonny
Nov 16 '05 #1
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Hello,
You can synchronize while read/write in the file.
Use the "Lock" keyword to lock the file while it is being edited.
Does that solve your problem? Please send if it didn't. I'd be glad to help
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Hi all,

I need to find out if a file is open, so i can wait until its has finished its current write.
Anyway to check this?

Thanks,

/Jonny

Nov 16 '05 #2

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