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Files.IsFileExtensionHidden
Queries file extension visibility state of a file or folder.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 12.0 | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on macOS | ❌ No |
MBS( "Files.IsFileExtensionHidden"; 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 file extension visibility 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.
Examples
Check whether file extension is hidden:
Set Variable [$r; Value: MBS( "Files.IsFileExtensionHidden"; "/Users/cs/Dokumente/test.rtf" ) ]
See also
Release notes
- Version 12.0
Blog Entries
This function is free to use.
Created 13th January 2022, last changed 12nd February 2025
