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Files.SetReadOnly
Sets the 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 |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native path to the file or folder to be checked. | "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\test.txt" |
| Value | The new state. Pass 1 to make file read only or 0 to clear flag and allow it to tbe read only. |
1 |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Sets the read only flag for a file or folder.See also Files.SetPosixPermissions for macOS and Linux.
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 file to be read only:
Set Variable [ $r; Value: MBS( "Files.setReadOnly"; "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\test.txt"; 1) ]
Clear flag if set:
Set Variable [ $path ; Value: "C:\Users\Christian\Desktop\test.txt" ]
# check if file is marked read only
Set Variable [ $isReadOnly ; Value: MBS( "Files.IsReadOnly"; $path) ]
If [ $isReadOnly = 1 ]
# remove read only flag
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS( "Files.SetReadOnly"; $path; 0) ]
End If
See also
Release notes
- Version 12.5
- Added Files.IsReadOnly and Files.SetReadOnly functions for Windows.
Blog Entries
- MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.5 News
- Neues MBS Plugin 12.5 für Claris FileMaker
- MBS Plugin 12.5 for Claris FileMaker - More than 6800 Functions In One Plugin
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 12.5pr1
This function is free to use.
Created 11st September 2022, last changed 13th May 2023
