Re: [WriteFile] problems
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 1997
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 10874
interpreted = N
texte = >I'm experiencing odd behavior with [WriteFile]. First, can't get it to >write reliably to the correct path.This I need to know more specifics about. We definitely want to squash any problems with paths.>Second, when it writes a file, it >can not be opened with any text editor I have other than BBEdit, and >then only if you select BBEdit's Open Any File option instead of type >Text.It's supposed to be written as a file of type 'TEXT'. We purposely made the file creator a special code that tells WebSTAR not to serve it up. Reason being we want to create files that are secure, just in case you are writing files that you don't want to be visible to the outside world. You should still be able to serve it up from WebCatalog, though.Use ResEdit or Resorcerer to check the filetype and creator.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, #462 | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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>I'm experiencing odd behavior with
[writefile]. First, can't get it to >write reliably to the correct path.This I need to know more specifics about. We definitely want to squash any problems with paths.>Second, when it writes a file, it >can not be opened with any text editor I have other than BBEdit, and >then only if you select BBEdit's Open Any File option instead of type >Text.It's supposed to be written as a file of type 'TEXT'. We purposely made the file creator a special code that tells WebSTAR not to serve it up. Reason being we want to create files that are secure, just in case you are writing files that you don't want to be visible to the outside world. You should still be able to serve it up from WebCatalog, though.Use ResEdit or Resorcerer to check the filetype and creator.Grant Hulbert, V.P. Engineering | ===== Tools for WebWarriors ===== Pacific Coast Software | WebCatalog Pro, WebCommerce Solution 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, #462 | SiteEdit Pro, SiteCheck, PhotoMaster San Diego, CA 92128 | SiteGuard 619/675-1106 Fax: 619/675-0372 | http://www.smithmicro.com
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