FUNCTIONUnder review

FWDirRemove

FWDirRemove(cDir, [lComplete], [lKillFiles]) --> lRet

Removes directories under explicit options.

FWDirRemoveAdvPL

01 · OVERVIEW

Overview

Removes the last level or empty path under lComplete. lKillFiles allows recursive deletion in the requested tree; this is not a neutral directory lookup. The example keeps additional destructive options false and never evaluates the block. No directory is removed. (Sources: refs. 1–1.)

02 · SYNTAX

Syntax

FWDirRemove(cDir, [lComplete], [lKillFiles]) --> lRet

Parameters

cDir

CharacterRequired

Validated test path.

lComplete

LogicalOptional

Removes the entire empty path when true.

lKillFiles

LogicalOptional

Allows deletion of files and the requested subtree.

Return value

Logical success.

03 · PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Commented example

#Include "Protheus.ch"

User Function Ed418()
    Local bAction := {|cPath| FWDirRemove(cPath,.F.,.F.)}
    // Do not evaluate: check path and ownership first.
Return Nil

Expected result

Prepared callback; filesystem unchanged. Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

BEST PRACTICES

Check context and return before integration; the example does not replace a complete routine.
Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.