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File Class

A File represents an associated file for an element. Files are accessed through the Element Files collection.

Associated table in .EAP file     t_objectfiles

File Attributes

Attribute

Type

Notes

FileDate

String

Read/Write

The file date when the entry was created.

 

Name

String

Read/Write

The file name can be a logical file or a reference to a web address (using https://).

 

Notes

String

Read/Write

Notes about the file.

 

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

 

Size

String

Read/Write

The file size.

 

Type

String

Read/Write

The file type.

 

File Methods:

Method

Type

Notes

GetLastError ()

String

Returns a string value describing the most recent error that occurred in relation to this object.

 

Update ()

Boolean

Updates the current File object after modification or appending a new item.

If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information.