file signature

The <file signature> inspectors provide access to each of the four character file signatures associated with some types of files.

Version	Platforms
8.0.584.0	Mac

Creation

creator of <bundle> : file signature

The creator 4-letter code of the bundle (for example, FNDR for Finder).

Plural: creators

Version	Platforms
8.0.584.0	Mac

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creator of <file> : file signature

This refers to the four-character identifier used in all MacOS files. The creator tells what application should open the specified file.

Plural: creators

Version	Platforms
8.0.584.0	Mac

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file signature <string> : file signature

Turn a string into a file signature (four letters, for example FNDR).

Plural: file signatures

Version	Platforms
8.0.584.0	Mac

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Compares two Macintosh file signatures.

Version	Platforms
8.0.584.0	Mac

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