Thanks Martin and Doug, Let me see which of the solutions is the cheapest one and I'll go for it. Thanks again, Vic On 2/28/2010 4:01 AM, Martin Slack wrote: > Hi vic, > > As you surmised, the FileSystemObject has the methods FileExists(FileSpec) > and FolderExists(FileSpec). The VBScript reference says that the FileSpec > must include a complete path specification (either absolute or relative) if > the file or folder isn't expected to exist within the current folder. > > Martin > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Victor Tsaran"<vtsaran@xxxxxxxxx> > To:<jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:43 AM > Subject: [jawsscripts] Differentiating between file name and a folder name > withhin the JAWS scripts > > >> Hello all, >> Anyone knows of a quick way to find out whether an item in question is a >> file or a folder? I believe JAWS scripting language does not provide >> this functionality. Will this have to be done through the system file >> object? If yes, then how? >> >> Thanks, >> V >> >> -- >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Check out my new album on iTunes at >> http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/artist/victor-tsaran/id344507896 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> __________ >> Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com >> >> View the list's information and change your settings at >> //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts >> > > __________ > Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com > > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > > -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out my new album on iTunes at http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/artist/victor-tsaran/id344507896 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ __________ Visit and contribute to The JAWS Script Repository http://jawsscripts.com View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts