_existdir - UDM Built-in Variable

_existdir - UDM Built-in Variable

_existdir

The _existdir built-in variable holds the results of the existdir command.

The _existdir variable is cleared when the command is executed; after execution, _existdir can contain either of four values:

  • yes
    The directory exists.

  • no
    Either the directory exists or the user does not have access rights.

  • error
    An operating system or file error occurred while checking the file's existence.

  • null character
    Initial state, directory existence has not been checked.


For example:

if $(_lastrc) EQ 0 echo "The command ran correctly." else echo "Check for error or warning messages." end echo "" if <"$(_existdir)" EQ "yes"> echo "The directory exists." end if <"$(_existdir)" EQ "no"> echo "The directory does not exist." end if <"$(_existdir)" EQ "error"> echo "A file or system error occurred." end if <"$(_existdir)" EQ ""> echo "A command error occurred." end