Monkeybread Software - MBS FileMaker Plugin: Files.SetFileExtensionHidden

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Files.SetFileExtensionHidden

Sets the hidden state for the file extension 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.SetFileExtensionHidden"; Path; Value ) More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example

Path The native path to the file or folder to be checked. "/Users/John/Desktop/test.txt"

Value The new state.
Pass 1 to hide file or 0 to unhide file. 1

Parameter	Description	Example
Path	The native path to the file or folder to be checked.	"/Users/John/Desktop/test.txt"
Value	The new state. Pass 1 to hide file or 0 to unhide file.	1

Result

Returns OK or error.

Description

Sets the hidden state for the file extension of a file or folder.

Release notes

Version 12.0
- Added Files.IsExcludedFromBackup, Files.IsFileExtensionHidden, Files.SetExcludedFromBackup and Files.SetFileExtensionHidden functions.

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This function does not need a paid license.

Created 13th January 2022, last changed 13th January 2022

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