Boost C++ Libraries: Ticket #537: boost::filesystem::exists and permission problem

tomcraignelson — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:05:51 GMT

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I wish I had logged in so I could get email on this.  I have
an account here: tomCraigNelson, can someone who administers
this make this happen? Thanks -- Tom.

beman_dawes — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 02:53:00 GMT

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What operating system is involved?
--Beman

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beman_dawes — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 01:57:35 GMT

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Never mind about the request for what operating system; I
see what is happening.
This is yet another example of why exists() needs three
possible outcomes - true, false, and error.
That has been fixed for 1.34, and yes, an exception will be
thrown. Furthermore, if an exception isn't appropriate for
the application, the status() function can be used.
If you need the new functionality now, it is on the i18n
branch in CVS.
Cheers,
--Beman