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PList.ReadFile

Reads property list files.

Component Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
PList 11.4 ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes, on macOS ✅ Yes
MBS( "PList.ReadFile"; Path )   More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
Path The native file path to the plist file. $path

Result

Returns JSON or error.

Description

Reads property list files.
Can read files in binary or XML format.

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

Read FileMaker info.plist file:

MBS("PList.ReadFile"; "/Applications/FileMaker Pro.app/Contents/Info.plist")

See also

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This function checks for a license.

Created 29th August 2021, last changed 29th August 2021


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