Description
Sets attribute information for a file.
Syntax
SetAttr pathname,attributes
The SetAttr statement syntax has these named-argument parts:
|
Part |
Description |
|
pathname |
String expression that specifies a file name — may include directory or folder, and drive. |
|
attributes |
Constant or numeric expression, the sum of which specifies file attributes. |
Constants and values for attributes are:
|
Constant |
Value |
File Attribute |
|
vbNormal |
0 |
Normal (default). |
|
vbReadOnly |
1 |
Read-only. |
|
vbHidden |
2 |
Hidden. |
|
vbSystem |
4 |
System — not available on the Macintosh. |
|
vbArchive |
32 |
File has changed since last backup — not available on the Macintosh. |
Note
These constants are specified by Visual Basic. As a result, the names can be used anywhere in your code in place of the actual values.
Remarks
A run-time error occurs if you try to set the attributes of an open file.
See Also
FileAttr Function, GetAttr Function.
Example
This example uses the SetAttr statement to set attributes for a file.
SetAttr "TESTFILE", vbHidden ' Set hidden attribute.
SetAttr "TESTFILE", vbHidden + vbReadOnly ' Set hidden and Read-only
' attributes.