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Files.IsReadOnly
Queries read only flag for a file or folder.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 12.5 | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on Windows | ❌ No |
MBS( "Files.IsReadOnly"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native path to the file or folder to be checked. | "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\test.txt" |
Result
Returns 1, 0 or error.
Description
Queries read only flag for 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 12.5
- Added Files.IsReadOnly and Files.SetReadOnly functions for Windows.
Blog Entries
- MBS Plugin Advent calendar: 12 - Files
- MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.5 News
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 12.5pr1
This function is free to use.
Created 11st September 2022, last changed 29th January 2023
