getResources
Type
function
Summary
Returns a list of the resources in a Mac OS file.
Syntax
getResources(<filePath> [, <resourceType>])
Description
Use the getResources function to find out whether a resource already exists before using it or copying it.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
filePath | The location and name of the file whose resource fork you want to list. If you specify a name but not a location, LiveCode assumes the file is in the defaultFolder. | |
resourceType | The 4-character type of the resources you want to list. If you don't specify a resourceType, the getResources function lists all the resources of all resource types. |
Examples
getResources("Project Resources")
getResources(it,"STR#")
Related
control structure: function
function: result, setResource
glossary: resource fork, resource, Mac OS, return
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
Platforms
desktop