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Files.SetSystemImmutable

Sets the system immutable flag.

Component Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
Files 14.2 ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes, on macOS ✅ Yes
MBS( "Files.SetSystemImmutable"; 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 system immutable flag.
You may not be able to set it from FileMaker unless FileMaker runs with evaluated permissions.

See also

Release notes

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


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