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Files.SetComment
Sets the file comment.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Files | 6.2 | Yes | No | No | Yes, macOS only | No |
MBS( "Files.SetComment"; Path; Comment ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native path to the file. | "/Users/John/Desktop/test.txt" |
| Comment | The new comment text. | "Hello World" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Sets the file comment.The comment text is used by Spotlight when searching, so you can place useful information there.
Use Apple Events internally and may fail if those are not permitted.
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
Set comment:
MBS( "Files.SetComment"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/Wifi.rtf"; "Hello World")
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Created 25th April 2016, last changed 21st December 2020
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