Code to ignore read-only file notification.

[meintsi]

How do I "squish" the notification you get when opening a read-only file.

*Remember.......
If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet.

 

[johnwm]

Just change the file attributes to vbNormal before opening, then set then back to vbReadOnly, using SetAttr statement:

SetAttr "myFile.txt", vbNormal

Check out the other constants in VBHelp under SetAttr


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[meintsi]

But if the user saves during use I don't want the original file touched.

I'm trying to use the read-only file as a template where after a series of user inputs, a SaveAs is forced.

Or is there an easier way I'm missing? (Using a template in the particular application is not possible)

*Remember.......
If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet.

 

[johnwm]

If you want to use it as a template, use FileCopy to get an editable version and use that:

Filecopy "myTemplate.txt", "myDummy.txt"
SetAttr "myDummy.txt", vbNormal


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If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ222-2244 first

'People who live in windowed environments shouldn't cast pointers.'