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Files.IsHidden
Queries hidden state of a file or folder.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 7.1 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on macOS and Windows | ❌ No |
MBS( "Files.IsHidden"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native path to the file or folder to be checked. | "/Users/John/Desktop/test.txt" |
Result
Returns 1, 0 or error.
Description
Queries hidden state of a file or folder.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.
See also
Release notes
- Version 7.1
- Added Files.IsHidden and Files.SetHidden.
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This function is free to use.
Created 1st March 2017, last changed 29th January 2023
