In the C Programming Language, the rename feature adjustments the identify of a file. You must close the file earlier than renaming, as a file can not be renamed if it is open.
Syntax
The syntax for the rename characteristic in the C Language is:
int rename(const char *old, const char *new);Parameters or Arguments
old The ancient file title that will be changed. new The new file identify to use.
Returns
The rename characteristic returns zero is successful, otherwise nonzero.
Required Header
In the C Language, the required header for the rename feature is:
#include <stdio.h>Applies To
In the C Language, the rename characteristic can be used in the following versions:
ANSI/ISO 9899-1990
See Also
Other C functions that are noteworthy when dealing with the rename function:
remove function <stdio.h>