How do I check if a file already exists using C file I/O?

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i am making a dbms project in c for which i want to check file doesnt exist in that location.

What I have tried:

i try to open file with "r" in fopen but it creates new file

Posted 5-Apr-16 4:51am

Ravinder Singh

Updated 5-Apr-16 5:08am

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Jochen Arndt · Answer 1 · 2016-04-05T05:08:00

Solution 2

You may use the access[^] function of the standard C library (with mode F_OK).

However, trying to open a file for reading should not create the file and can be also used to check if a file exists.

Posted 5-Apr-16 5:08am

Jochen Arndt

Updated 5-Apr-16 5:09am

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jeron1 · Answer 2 · 2016-04-05T05:04:00

Solution 1

Have a look at this [^] link, it may contain what you are looking for.

Posted 5-Apr-16 5:04am

jeron1