Create a package file...

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#1

Hello,

To simplify the exportation of a certain number of files, I’d like to gather them all in a packaged file and then when double-clicked in another copy of my app it will be searched through and files will be retrieved.

So here is my thinking. If someone can either confirm if i’m right or wrong, i’d appreciate it. :slight_smile:

  1. Packaged files are nothing more than folders with extensions. But i’m guessing I have to set a flag somehow to change it to a packaged file, correct?
  2. If I do not have to change a flag, then I should just create a folder with my predefined extension, get the path and copy/save files in there, correct?
  3. Upon opening the file, i’m guessing that I just have to treat the package file as a folder, the path to the files inside should include the full folder name and the extension, correct?

Writing this down made me realize how easy it would be, contrary to what I was believing before. This is why I searched the docs to find info on package file, but nothing besides checking if it is a package or not. This looks terribly easy, am I imagining this? :confused:

Thanks for any guidance you may provide me.

Regards,
Fred

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#2

Hi,

I think NSFileWrapper is what you are looking for

#3

Indeed, this is what i’m looking for exactly. Thanks!

Next I have to get this working and, if successful, post my results here if anyone would be interested.

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