How to read file creation date?

[DEBRO]

Hi there,

We've been tasked with what seems to be a simple problem of reading the creation date of a text file however, I don't see anything in the library that supports this. Does anyone have any insight on reading the creation date of a text file? We need to read and commit this date to the database with other records. Thanks.

[koschate]

I believe what you're after is CfsStat>>#stCtime. The comment in the method appears to be incorrect (at least under Windows), unless someone can clarify to me the difference between a file being changed and modified. If you look at an existing file's properties using Windows Exploder and using CfsStat, you'll be able to see the matches.

[DEBRO]

Hi there,

I believe what you're after is CfsStat>>#stCtime. The comment in the method appears to be incorrect (at least under Windows), unless someone can clarify to me the difference between a file being changed and modified. If you look at an existing file's properties using Windows Exploder and using CfsStat, you'll be able to see the matches.

Thank you! This is exactly what I'm looking for.