set the property of the file created to be hidden

[batmanAgen]

hi guys, how can i set the file that i create using c# (FileStream) to be automatically hidden or read-only? i dont want the client users to have access to that file that is why i want to hide it.. if there's a better way of doing this, im open to suggestions.. tnx in advance!:D

[Wayne Phipps]

I think you have to use the File object in the System.IO namespace. It would go something like: File.SetAttributes(path, FileAttributes.Hidden); See the following URL for reference: File.SetAttributes Method Hope this helps. Regards Wayne Phipps ____________ Time is the greatest teacher... unfortunately, it kills all of its students View my Blog

[batmanAgen]

Thanks for the immediate reply.. :) here's a follow up question. is it possible for the folder which contains the file to set its attribute also to hidden?:)

[Wayne Phipps]

Have you looked at the DirectoryInfo object in the System.IO namespace? It also has Attributes member. Your code would be something like:

DirectoryInfo di = new DirectoryInfo(@"c:\Test");
di.Attributes = FileAttributes.Hidden;

Hope this helps. Regards Wayne Phipps ____________ Time is the greatest teacher... unfortunately, it kills all of its students View my Blog

[batmanAgen]

thanks wayne! it workd..:D