Returns a Long representing the attributes of a file, directory, or folder.
filesystem.GetAttr(pathname)
The required pathname argument is a string expression that specifies a file name or directory or folder name. The pathname may include the directory or folder, and the drive.
The value returned by GetAttr is the sum of the following attribute values:
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| vbNormal | 0 | Normal. |
| vbReadOnly | 1 | Read-only. |
| vbHidden | 2 | Hidden. |
| vbSystem | 4 | System. |
| vbDirectory | 16 | Directory or folder. |
| vbArchive | 32 | File has changed since last backup. |
To determine which attributes are set, use the And operator to perform a bitwise comparison of the value returned by the GetAttr function and the value of the individual file attribute you want. If the result is not zero, that attribute is set for the named file.