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SYS_FileSystem.existsPathInFileSystem() method

This API is provided as a beta preview for developers and may change based on feedback that we receive. Do not use this API in a production environment.

Check whether a file or directory exists in the file system

Signature

function existsPathInFileSystem(uri: string): Promise<boolean>;

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
uri	string	File resource locator. An absolute path containing the complete file name is required

Returns

Promise<boolean>

Whether the file or directory exists

Remarks

Note 1: This API is only valid for clients. Calling it in a browser environment will always throw Error

Note 2: This API requires the user to enable the extension external interaction permission, if not enabled, it will always throw Error ADD since EDA v3.2.167