Chapter 4 File

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Use the File object to manipulate local files and directories during the installation process.

File Overview

The File object has methods for analyzing the file system and preparing it (as when new directories, program shortcuts, version comparisons, or deletions are required) for newly installed software packages.

The File object works in conjunction with the Install object.

Method Reference

dirCreate	Creates a new directory.
dirGetParent	Returns an object representing the parent directory.
dirRemove	Removes a directory.
dirRename	Renames the specified directory.
copy	Makes a copy of the specified file.
diskSpaceAvailable	Returns the amount of disk space available in bytes.
exists	Returns a boolean value indicating whether the specified file exists or not.
execute	Queues a file for executing as part of the installation process.
isFile	Returns a boolean value indicating whether an object is a file.
modDate	Returns a number representing the last modified date of the given file.
modDateChanged	Specifies whether the last modification on a file is older than a specified date
move	Moves a file from one location to another.
remove	Removes a file.
rename	Renames a file in place.
size	Returns the size of the file in bytes.
windowsShortcut	Creates a windows shortcut for a file.
macAlias	Creates a macintosh alias for a file.
windowsGetShortName	Returns the windows shortname of the path.
windowsRegisterServer	Registers DLLs with the registry.