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Files.FileExtension
Queries the file extension of the given path.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 5.2 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Files.FileExtension"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | Native path to the file to check. | "C:\test\me.jpg" |
Result
Returns text or error.
Description
Queries the file extension of the given path.Returns file extension without dot.
This function requires a native path. Use Path.FileMakerPathToNativePath to convert a FileMaker path to a native path if required. If you like to have the user choose the path, you can use FileDialog functions.
For Server be aware that server has limited permissions and may not be able to access all files on a computer.
Examples
Queries file extension of a file
MBS( "Files.FileExtension"; "C:\test.txt" )
See also
- MailComposer.AddAttachmentContainer
- MessageComposer.AddAttachmentContainer
- Path.FileMakerPathToNativePath
Example Databases
Blog Entries
FileMaker Magazin
This function checks for a license.
Created 25th May 2015, last changed 2nd June 2015
