Set File Attributes

 

When using My Computer or Windows Explorer, right click on a file name to open the menu. Left mouse click on the Properties menu item to see more details about the file. At the bottom of the Properties window the following File Attributes may be displayed - Archive, System, Hidden and Read Only.

 

 

Script Editor > Expand Files or Folders Category > Set File Attributes

 

 

The Set File Attributes command changes the file attributes of files without having to navigate through My Computer or Windows Explorer.

 

 

Filename

Insert the file name and path or click on the Browse button to locate the file to be changed.

 

 

Attributes

Select the attribute or attributes to be turned on or off. True activates the attribute. False removes the attribute from the file.

 

üNote: The If File Attribute command is available to first test the state of that file.