Module java.base
Package java.nio.file.attribute

Interface DosFileAttributes

All Superinterfaces:
BasicFileAttributes
public interface DosFileAttributes extends BasicFileAttributes
File attributes associated with a file in a file system that supports legacy "DOS" attributes.

Usage Example: 

    Path file = ...
    DosFileAttributes attrs = Files.readAttributes(file, DosFileAttributes.class);
Since:
1.7

  • Method Details

    • isReadOnly

      boolean isReadOnly()
      Returns the value of the read-only attribute.

      This attribute is often used as a simple access control mechanism to prevent files from being deleted or updated. Whether the file system or platform does any enforcement to prevent read-only files from being updated is implementation specific.

      Returns:
      the value of the read-only attribute

    • isHidden

      boolean isHidden()
      Returns the value of the hidden attribute.

      This attribute is often used to indicate if the file is visible to users.

      Returns:
      the value of the hidden attribute

    • isArchive

      boolean isArchive()
      Returns the value of the archive attribute.

      This attribute is typically used by backup programs.

      Returns:
      the value of the archive attribute

    • isSystem

      boolean isSystem()
      Returns the value of the system attribute.

      This attribute is often used to indicate that the file is a component of the operating system.

      Returns:
      the value of the system attribute