Microsoft KB Archive/197194

= WD97: Function to Test for Valid Directory Path.QUESTION =

Article ID: 197194

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q197194





SYMPTOMS
If you create a macro that attempts to change to an invalid directory path, you may receive following error message:

Run-time error '76': "Path not found"



CAUSE
Before you switch to a directory using the Visual Basic for Applications ChDir statement, make sure that the directory is valid.



WORKAROUND
Create macrocode to test whether a directory path is valid.

Visual Basic for Applications
Microsoft provides examples of Visual Basic for Applications procedures for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The Visual Basic procedures in this article are provided 'as is' and Microsoft does not guarantee that they can be used in all situations. While Microsoft Support professionals can help explain the functionality of a particular macro, they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality, nor will they help you construct macros to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to consult one of the Microsoft Solution Providers. Solution Providers offer a wide range of fee-based services, including creating custom macros. For more information about Microsoft Solution Providers, call Microsoft Customer Information Service at (800) 426-9400. Sub ChangeDir cdDir = "" If Dir(cdDir, vbDirectory) <> "" then ChDir cdDir Else MsgBox "Specified directory is invalid!", vbOKOnly + vbCritical End If  End Sub

Additional query words: wordcon ChDir

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