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Files.FileKind
Queries the file kind string.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Files | 2.9 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
MBS( "Files.FileKind"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | Native path to the file to check. | "C:\test\me.jpg" |
Result
Returns file kind text or error.
Description
Queries the file kind string.This is the file type displayed by the Finder or Explorer. Like "FileMaker Pro Database" for a .fp7 file. This string can be localized to the current language of the user.
On server always English as that is the locale used by default.
Examples
Queries file kind of a file
MBS( "Files.FileKind"; "C:\test.txt" )
See also
Example Databases
Blog Entries
- MBS FileMaker Plugin 4.3 for OS X/Windows - More than 2700 Functions In One Plugin
- MBS Filemaker Plugin, version 4.3pr5
- MBS Filemaker Plugin, version 2.9pr3
FileMaker Magazin
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 24th June 2020
Files.FileInfo - Files.FileName
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