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FreeFile Function
This standard VB function returns the lowest unused file number. Syntax
FreeFile
Returns
The lowest file number not in use. Usage
The FreeFile function is used when you need to supply a file number and want to make sure that you are not choosing a file number that is already in use. The value returned can be used in a subsequent Open statement. Example
This example opens a file and assigns to it the next file number available. Sub Button_Click Dim filenumber As Integer Dim filename As String filenumber = FreeFile filename = "d:\temp\trace.txt" On Error Resume Next Open filename For Input As filenumber If Err <> 0 then Exit Sub End If Close #filenumber End Sub
Related Topics
Open Statement
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