# File Open and Close Functions

PxIOClose |

## Description

Closes a file

## Format

int PxIOClose(PxIOFileHandle handle);

Where:

handle | The handle of an open file

## Return Value

If the function succeeds, a value of PXIO_SUCCESS_STATUS is returned; otherwise, an error value is returned. More information on the nature of the error can be found by calling PxIOGetError.

#### Note:
Upon successful return from this function, the passed file handle is invalid and should not be used again.