mode_mask

The <mode_mask> inspector is a differently formatted version of the mode, created by shifting the key information down to the low three bits.

Creation

group mask of <mode> : mode_mask

Returns the mask for group permissions for the given mode.

Plural: group masks

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other mask of <mode> : mode_mask

Returns the mask for permissions for others (those not in the group) for the given mode.

Plural: other masks

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user mask of <mode> : mode_mask

Returns the mask for the user (file owner) permissions for the given mode.

Plural: user masks

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execute of <mode_mask> : boolean

Returns True if the execute flag (x) of the rwx mode mask is on. (binary 001 = 1).

Plural: executes

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read of <mode_mask> : boolean

Returns True if the read flag of the rwx mode mask is on. (binary 100 = 4).

Plural: reads

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write of <mode_mask> : boolean

Returns True if the write flag (w) of the rwx mode mask is on. (binary 010 = 2).

Plural: writes

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<mode_mask> as integer : integer

Converts the mode mask to an integer, 1-4.

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<mode_mask> as string : string

Converts the mode mask to a string, for example "rwx".

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