# Exist uuid

> Checks if a unit with the specified uuid exists.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/sdk-capainstaller-software-development-kit-functions/unit-functions/exist-uuid/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

## Description

Checks if a unit with the specified uuid exists.

## Syntax

ExistUUID(Byval Uuid as String) as Boolean

## Parameters

***Uuid (String)***

The uuid of the unit to check for in this format.: XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX

## Return value

Boolean. The function returns True if the the uuid if present in the database, otherwise false.

## Example

**VBScript**

```vb
 Set oCMS = CreateObject("CapaInstaller.SDK") 
wscript.echo oCMS.SetInstanceManagementPoint("1") 
Wscript.echo oCMS.ExistUUID("E3FBEC1E-32AC-4E51-AB9F-A644CD9F0A6B") 
```