Re: checking if directory is writable
Re: checking if directory is writable
- Subject: Re: checking if directory is writable
- From: "Rick C." <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:52:16 +0800
Great thanks Mike!
On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Mike Abdullah wrote:
> In order of preference, the best technique last:
>
> 1. -attributesOfItemAtPath:error: — can only give you some info info on if the file is writable
> 2. -isWritableAtPath: — takes more into account, but can't be sure. Gives you no details on *why* isn't writable
> 3. Actually try to write the directory
>
> Always, always use #3 if you can; it's the only way to be sure.
>
> On 10 Jan 2012, at 08:49, Rick C. wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just looking for confirmation, I can use NSFileManager isWritableAtPath: if I want to check if a directory can be written to correct? Or do I have to use attributesOfItemAtPath:error:? I don't need to change permissions just to see if it's writable. Thanks!
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