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[c++] creating a custom file Attribute in windows??

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  • 06-10-2008 10:02am
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    marktsang
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    hey,
    having a bit of a problem finding info on this - i want to create a custom file Attribute for files in c++. this attribute would be similar to the readonly attribute that all windows files have except it doesnt need a Ui and can be got and set using c++. i dont need to make it available when Rightclicking -> properties, i just need c++ ability to get and set.

    i cant seem to find any info on this - anyone got any idea??

    cheers,
    mark


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    lynchie
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    Here's a msdn sample on doing it http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa380387.aspx


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    marktsang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 225 ✭✭marktsang


    hi lychie,
    thanks for the reply -
    unfortunatley thats a bit over my head
    i couldnt get it to compile - im using dev-c++ i dont have vs

    if im not mistaken you have to create the file when added the attributes?
    i want to add the attributes to existing files

    is there a simpler way to do this?

    thanks,
    mark


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