SetAttr Statement |
Named Arguments
Yes
Syntax
SetAttr pathname, attributes
pathname
Use: Required
Data Type: String
The name of the file whose attributes are to be set.
attributes
Use: Required
Data Type: Integer
Numeric expression or constant specifying the attributes.
Description
Changes the attribute properties of a file.
Rules at a Glance
Visual Basic now includes the following intrinsic constants for setting file attributes:
Constant Value Description vbNormal 0 Normal (default) vbReadOnly 1 Read-only vbHidden 2 Hidden vbSystem 4 System file vbArchive 32 File has changed since last backup File attributes' constants can be added together or logically ORed to set more than one attribute at the same time. For example:
SetAttr "SysFile.Dat", vbSystem Or vbHidden SetAttr "MyFile.Txt", vbArchive + vbReadOnly
pathname can include a drive letter. If a drive letter isn't included in pathname, the current drive is assumed. If a drive letter is used, the fully qualified path is required unless the file is located in the current directory.
pathname can include a folder name. If the folder name isn't included in pathname, the current folder is assumed.
Attempting to set the attributes of an open file will generate a runtime error.
Example
Private Sub AddAttributes(strFN As String, _ intNewAttrib As Integer) Dim intAttrib As Integer intAttrib = GetAttr(strFN) SetAttr strFN, intAttrib Or intNewAttrib End Sub
Programming Tips and Gotchas
Setting file attributes simultaneously clears any ...
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