fileEraseDir

 

 

Overview

The fileEraseDir function erases a directory with the specified directory and path name {dirPathName} .

Usage

The fileEraseDir function is used to erase a directory.

 

Syntax

Expression:(fileEraseDir dirPathName) ;; Erases the specified directory

Arguments Name Type Description
Argument:dirPathNameString Text The directory is erased.

Returns: Always returns true or an error

 

Examples

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Argument Types

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