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File attributes
This command allows you to change the attributes on files in
file panels.
A Single File:
If you change the attributes for a single file, you'll see
the following dialog box:
+-------- Attributes --------+
| Change file attributes for |
| "somefile.ext" |
| |
| [ ] Read only |
| [x] Archive |
| [ ] Hidden |
| [ ] System |
-----------------------------|
| [ Set ] [ Cancel ] |
+----------------------------+
The current attributes will be shown with an 'x'. Use the
cursor keys to move to the attributes you want to change,
and press Space to turn an attribute on or off.
A Group of Files:
If you've selected a group of files, you'll be presented
with a very similar dialog, but there will be two columns of
attributes:
| Set Clear |
| [ ] [ ] Read only |
| [ ] [ ] Archive |
If you want to turn an attribute on for all the files,
check the Set box; if you want to clear an attribute, check
the Clear box; otherwise, don't check either box and the
attribute will not be changed for any of the files.
Attributes:
Here are some definitions for the four file attributes:
Read only Files that are marked read only can be read,
but cannot be modified or deleted.
Archive The archive bit is set whenever you modify a
file. It is usually cleared by back-up
programs after a file has been backed up.
Hidden Files that are marked hidden are not visible
using DOS's dir command. The Commander
displays hidden files with a # character
between the name an extension unless you've
unchecked the "Show hidden files" option in
the Configuration... dialog box.
System System files are reserved for some DOS
files, such as IBMBIO.COM and IBMDOS.COM.
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