SetAttr
Sets attribute information for a file.
Syntax: SetAttr pathname, attributes
- pathname
- required String expression that specifies a file name; may include directory or folder, and drive.
- attributes
- required Constant or numeric expression whose sum specifies file attributes.
Settings
The attributes settings are:
| 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. |
A run-time error occurs when setting the attributes of an open file.
Example
This example uses the SetAttr statement to set attributes for a file.
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SetAttr "TESTFILE", vbHidden ' Set hidden attribute.
SetAttr "TESTFILE", vbHidden + vbReadOnly ' Set hidden and read-only attributes.See Also
- GetAttr function