Monkeybread Software - MBS FileMaker Plugin: Files.CreateSymbolicLink

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Files.CreateSymbolicLink

Creates a new symbolic link.

Component	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	Server	FileMaker iOS SDK
Files	6.3	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

MBS( "Files.CreateSymbolicLink"; DestPath; TargetPath ) More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example

DestPath The path where to create the symbolic link file. "/Users/cs/Desktop/test.rtf"

TargetPath The target path for the link. "/Users/cs/Desktop/todo.rtf"

Parameter	Description	Example
DestPath	The path where to create the symbolic 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 symbolic link.
For Macs works with file and folders.
On success, you get a new link file which point to other file.

Examples

Creates symbolic link:

MBS( "Files.CreateSymbolicLink"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/test.rtf"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/todo.rtf" )

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Created 7th June 2016, last changed 7th June 2016

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