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Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 1.0.
Syntax
deleteFile(path_to_file)
Description
Deletes a file. It also returns "true" if the file was deleted successfully and "false" otherwise. If returned "false" check the log for a detailed reason on why it failed.Parameters
Parameter name | Type | Required | Description |
---|---|---|---|
path_to_file | string | Yes | Specifies the file name to delete. |
Return type
boolean (true/false)
Example
deleteFile("C:/fileToDelete.txt");
Notes
It is recommended that you use forward slashes ( / ) for file paths.
See also