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File tracking problem

Subject: File tracking problem
From: Lachlan Cotter <email@hidden>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:43:38 +1000

Hi,

I am writing an app that needs to track files and keep references in an internal catalogue. I want the references to remain even if the file paths change.

I gather from other threads on this list that aliases are the ideal tool for this. However, there is a caveat: I need to start with the file and find my catalogue record (not the other way around).

Is there a way to directly get a unique file ID or something equivalent that will enable me to keep a permanent reference to a file independent of it's path?

Alternatively, is there a way I can add my own id to a file’s metadata so I can look it up later?

Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers,
Lach _______________________________________________
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