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GetFileType The GetFileType function returns the type of the specified file. VB4-32,5,6 Declare Function GetFileType Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetFileType" (ByVal hFile As Long) As Long |
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Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later; Requires Windows 95 or later |
· hFile Identifies an open file handle. |
The return value is one of the following values: FILE_TYPE_UNKNOWN The type of the specified file is unknown. FILE_TYPE_DISK The specified file is a disk file. FILE_TYPE_CHAR The specified file is a character file, typically an LPT device or a console. FILE_TYPE_PIPE The specified file is either a named or anonymous pipe. |
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