File/Folder Settings

    Various settings related to the file/folder information can be changed through
this dialog.  The items which may be changed vary depending upon whether the item
is a file or folder, what system is running, and whether folder locking is supported
by the volume where the folder is located.  The items which may be changed are
automatically enabled depending upon the status of these items.

Generally speaking, the following rules apply:

1) The dates and times may be changed under any circumstances.
2) The Creator and Type only apply to files and must be exactly 4 characters
    long.
3) The Finder Flags are adjusted so that only those flags which will effect a change
    are enabled.  Disabled flags either are immaterial to the current status of your
    system or are for informational or system use only.  The meanings of the flags 
    under the differing conditions can be obtained from the Definitions in the main 
    listing.
4) The File/Folder Locked checkbox above the Definitions button operates through 
    the file system and is the most consistent and reliable across various systems.
    The File Locked checkbox corresponds to the one in the Get Info dialog available
    from the Finder menu, and the Folder Locked checkbox corresponds to the 
    “Can’t be moved, renamed, or deleted” checkbox in the File Sharing dialog
    also available from the Finder menu.