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Files.CreateHardLink
Creates a new hard link.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Files | 6.3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| DestPath | The path where to create the hard link file. | "/Users/cs/Desktop/test.rtf" |
| TargetPath | The target path for the link. | "/Users/cs/Desktop/todo.rtf" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Creates a new hard link.On success, you get two directory entries which point to same data on disk.
For Macs works with file and folders.
Be aware that not all applications are aware to handle hard links for folders correctly!
This function requires a native path. Use Path.FileMakerPathToNativePath to convert a FileMaker path to a native path if required. If you like to have the user choose the path, you can use FileDialog functions.
For Server be aware that server has limited permissions and may not be able to access all files on a computer.
Examples
Creates a hard link:
MBS( "Files.CreateHardLink"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/test.rtf"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/todo.rtf" )
Creates a hard link on Wijndows:
MBS( "Files.CreateHardLink"; "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\other.jpg"; "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\test.jpg")
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Created 7th June 2016, last changed 7th June 2016
Files.CreateDirectory - Files.CreateSymbolicLink
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