mattrib - change MSDOS file attribute flags
SYNOPSIS
mattrib [ -a|+a ] [ -h|+h ] [ -r|+r ] [ -s|+s ] msdosfile
[ msdosfiles... ]
DESCRIPTION
Mattrib will add attribute flags to an MSDOS file (with
the '+' operator) or remove attribute flags (with the '-'
operator).
Mattrib will allow the following command line options:
a Archive bit. Used by some backup programs to indi-
cate a new file.
r Read-only bit. Used to indicate a read-only file.
Files with this bit set cannot be erased by DEL.
However, mdel is more cunning.
s System bit. Used by MSDOS to indicate a operating
system file.
h Hidden bit. Used to make files hidden from DIR.
However, mdir is more cunning.
MSDOS subdirectory names are supported with either the '/'
or '\' separator. The use of the '\' separator or wild-
cards will require the names to be enclosed in quotes to
protect them from the shell.
The mcd command may be used to establish the device and
the current working directory (relative to MSDOS), other-
wise the default is A:/.
Mattrib returns 0 on success, 1 on utter failure, or 2 on
partial failure.
SEE ALSO
mcd(1)
BUGS
Most MSDOS versions of ATTRIB don't allow this many
options.
Release 1.1d7 of the Be OS
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