Microsoft KB Archive/183868

= WD98: Visual Basic for Applications Command for Copying Files =

Article ID: 183868

Article Last Modified on 6/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q183868





SUMMARY
In Microsoft Word, the Visual Basic for Applications FileCopy command allows a specified file to be copied to another directory location.



MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language that is being demonstrated and with the tools that are used to create and to debug procedures. Microsoft support engineers can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific requirements. The following macro copies the file "My Document" from

"Macintosh HD:Documents:"

to the folder

"Macintosh HD:Backup:"

This example provides an error trap which alerts you when you need to take corrective steps to complete the operation. Sub FileCopyExample Dim sSourcePath As String Dim sTargetPath As String

' Change these paths to your Source and Target paths. sSourcePath = "Macintosh HD:Documents:My Document" sTargetPath = "Macintosh HD:Backup:" On Error Resume Next

' Copy the file "My Document" file from "Macintosh HD:Documents" ' to "Macintosh HD:Backup". FileCopy sSourcePath, sTargetPath

If Err > 0 Then MsgBox Err.Description End Sub NOTE: If you try to use the FileCopy statement on a file that is currently open, you receive a "Permission Denied" error.

Unlike the Wordbasic CopyFile command, if a file of the same name already exists in the target directory, Word will not display a message asking if you want to replace the existing file.

For more information about the FileCopy Statement, from the Visual Basic Editor, click the Office Assistant, type FileCopy, click Search, and then click to view "FileCopy Statement."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

181058 OFF98: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

