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AskSQLTeam
Ask SQLTeam Question
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 Posted - 2004-12-17 : 06:44:18
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| Mala writes "Hi,I want to check whether the specified path exist in the system from the passing parameter value in a SP. For that I am using xp_subdirs and capturing the output value and raising an error it the return value is not zero. But xpsubdirs also raises sql error is the path doesn’t exist, which I want to suppress.Can you please tell is there any in-build procedure is there to find out whether the specified path is a valid or not. Regards,Mala" |
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
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Posted - 2004-12-17 : 07:31:19
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so let the error be, but disregard it.Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow  |
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TimS
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2004-12-19 : 05:08:22
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| Have you tried the UN-SUPPORTED/UN-Documented xp_fileexist example EXEC xp_fileexist 'c:\winnt'More complex ExampleCREATE TABLE #tmp ([File Exists] BIT, [File is a Directory] BIT, [Parent Directory Exists] BIT)INSERT INTO #tmp ([File Exists], [File is a Directory], [Parent Directory Exists])EXEC master.dbo.xp_fileexist 'c:\WINDOWS'SELECT * FROM #tmpDROP TABLE #tmpTim S |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
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Posted - 2004-12-19 : 17:27:32
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| You could also just use xp_cmdshell 'dir blah/blah/blah.blah' and insert into the temp table like Tim is doing. You then just test the results of the temp table. Then if they drop or change these functions, your stuff still works.MeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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Mala
Starting Member
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Posted - 2004-12-20 : 23:32:59
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| Hi,Thank you very much. This is what I was looking for. Where will get all the details of Extended and System Sp's which are not documented on Books Online.Regards,Mala |
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TimS
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2004-12-21 : 09:33:54
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| I got my info from "The Guru's Guide to SQL Server: Stored Procedures, XML and HTML" By Ken HendersonTim S |
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