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Vision System FH/FZ5 Series
User’s Manual (Z340)
Rmdir
Deletes a directory.
Format
Rmdir <directoryName>
Parameter
Return value
None.
Description
Deletes the directory specified in the <directoryName> parameter.
In the <directoryName> parameter, use an absolute path to specify the directory name of the directory to be
deleted.
In the following case, an "Illegal function call" error occurs without deleting a directory.
• The specified directory does not exist
• If the external memory is specified for where to delete a directory from with no external memory inserted
• If more than one file is in the specified directory
If an incorrect data type is specified for a parameter, a "Type mismatch" error will occur.
If a character string longer than 255 characters is specified for a character string parameter, a "String too
long" error will occur.
If the format is written incorrectly, such as writing the macro function name incorrectly, omitting a comma, or
omitting a half-width space, a "Syntax error" error will occur.
Usage Cautions
• None.
Example
Deletes a directory named "IMAGE2" under the root folder of the E drive.
Useable Modules
Unit Calculation Macro / Scene Control Macro / Communication Command Macro / Unit Macro
Supported Versions
Version 3.50 or later
Related Items
Parameter
name
Data type Description
<directoryName>
Character
string type
Name of a directory to be deleted
Rmdir "E:\IMAGE2"
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