Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 3.0.2.
Syntax
createFile(path_to_file)
Description
Creates an empty file. It also returns "true" if the file was created 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 create. |
Return type
boolean (true/false)
Example
createFile("C:/fileToCreate.txt");
Notes
It is recommended that you use forward slashes ( / ) for file paths.
See also