Sets attribute information for a file.
SetAttr pathname, attributes
The named arguments of the SetAttr statement syntax are described in the following table.
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| pathname | Required. String expression that specifies a file name—may include directory or folder, and drive. |
| attributes | Required. Numeric expression, whose sum specifies file attributes. |
The attributes argument settings are described in the following table.
| 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 if you try to set the attributes of an open file.