empty folder

[krispiekream]

Hi Labview experts,

i been noticing my Delete folder function is not working properly when the folder is not emptied.

Can someone show me how to empty out a folder or delete a folder with files in it?

Message Edited by krispiekream on 01-13-2010 03:17 PM

[Dennis_Knutson]

Do you have the 'entire hierarchy' set to True?

[krispiekream]

oh boy, i am using labview 7.0 and i dont think it has that.

labview 8.5 do.

[smercurio_fc]

OpenG has a recursive delete that you can use in 7.0.

[krispiekream]

Unfornately, installing openG could be a problem when there is not internet on the testing station.

Are there any other options?

[RavensFan]

Install it on a PC that does have an internet connection and copy over the OpenG library files in whatever way you are able to get files onto the disconnected PC.

[DavidMaidman]

in seven you can list the folders contents - delete all listed files before you delete the folder. If sub directory folders are also listed you also need to delete these (and there contents) first

[Guruthilak]

also check that the folder whichyou want to delete is having the proper permission.

Also there is a chance that one  or more of these files (or the refnum) might be open when you are trying to delete the folder itself. 

[BCho · Accepted solution]

Hey krispiekream

In regards to your original request. Here is a simple routine you could use to delete all the files in a folder and then delete the folder itself.

[krispiekream]

thank works.

thank you so much!