Great thanks Mike!

On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:03 PM, Mike Abdullah wrote:

> In order of preference, the best technique last:
> 
> 1. -attributesOfItemAtPath:error:     —       can only give you some info 
> info on if the file is writable
> 2. -isWritableAtPath:                         —       takes more into 
> account, but can't be sure. Gives you no details on *why* isn't writable
> 3. Actually try to write the directory
> 
> Always, always use #3 if you can; it's the only way to be sure.
> 
> On 10 Jan 2012, at 08:49, Rick C. wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Just looking for confirmation, I can use NSFileManager isWritableAtPath: if 
>> I want to check if a directory can be written to correct?  Or do I have to 
>> use attributesOfItemAtPath:error:?  I don't need to change permissions just 
>> to see if it's writable.  Thanks!
>> 
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