Loc Function

Syntax

Loc([#]StreamNum)

Group

File

Description

Returns the StreamNum file position. For Random mode files, this is the current record number minus one. For Binary mode files, it is the current byte position minus one. Otherwise, it is the current byte position minus one divided by 128. The first position in the file is 0

Sandbox

Sandbox mode blocks this function.

Parameters

Parameters	Description
StreamNum	Streams 1 through 255 are private to each macro. Streams 256 through 511 are shared by all macros.

Example

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Sub Main
    Open "XXX" For Input As #1
    L = Loc(#1)
    Close #1
    Debug.Print L ' 0
End Sub