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Files.SetUserImmutable

Sets the user immutable flag.

Component Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
Files 14.2 ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes, on macOS ✅ Yes
MBS( "Files.SetUserImmutable"; Path; Value )   More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
Path Native path to the file or directory. "/System/Applications/Preview.app"
Value The new flag value.
Pass 1 or 0.

Result

Returns OK or error.

Description

Sets the user immutable flag.
This is the lock checkbox in Finder's information window.

Examples

Clears the locked flag for a file:

Set Variable [ $r; Value: MBS( "Files.SetUserImmutable"; "/Users/cs/Desktop/test.rtf"; 0 ) ]

See also

Release notes

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Created 18th April 2024, last changed 18th April 2024


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