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Files.DeleteLater
Deletes file later.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 13.3 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Files.DeleteLater"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native file path. |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Deletes file later.We keep a list of file paths and delete them when FileMaker quits.
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
Write temp file and launch it:
Set Variable [ $filename ; Value: MBS( "Files.FileName"; GetValue(GetAsText(MyTable:: Photo); 1)) ]
# get temp file path
Set Variable [ $filepath ; Value: MBS( "Path.AddPathComponent"; MBS( "Folders.UserTemporary" ); $filename) ]
# write it
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Container.WriteFile"; MyTable::Photo; $filepath) ]
# delete later
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Files.DeleteLater"; $filepath) ]
# launch it
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Files.LaunchFile"; $filepath) ]
See also
- Clipboard.SetFiles
- CURL.SetOptionProxySSLKey
- CURL.SetOptionSSLKey
- Files.Delete
- Files.DeleteFolder
- Files.FileName
- Files.Launch
- Folders.UserTemporary
- MongoDB.SetSSLOptions
- Path.AddPathComponent
Release notes
- Version 13.3
- Added Files.DeleteLater function.
Blog Entries
- MBS Plugin Advent calendar: 12 - Files
- Tips and tricks with MBS
- New in MBS FileMaker Plugin 13.3
- Neues MBS Plugin 13.3 für Claris FileMaker
- MBS Plugin 13.3 for Claris FileMaker
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 13.3pr5
This function checks for a license.
Created 28th June 2023, last changed 28th June 2023
