CFLib.org – Common Function Library Project

Description:
Returns the size (in bytes) of the specified file. Because this function uses COM, it is only supported in the Windows version of ColdFusion.

Return Values:
Returns a simple value.

Example:

<CFSET TheFile = "c:\winnt\notepad.exe">
<CFOUTPUT>
The size of #TheFile# is #FileSizeCom(TheFile)# bytes.
</CFOUTPUT>

Parameters:

Full UDF Source:

/**
 * Returns the size (in bytes) of the specified file. (Windows only)
 * 
 * @param path      Absolute or relative path to the specified file. (Required)
 * @return Returns a simple value. 
 * @author Rob Brooks-Bilson (rbils@amkor.com) 
 * @version 1, February 20, 2003 
 */
function FileSizeCom(path)
{
  Var fso  = CreateObject("COM", "Scripting.FileSystemObject");
  Var theFile = fso.GetFile(path);
  Return theFile.Size;
}