Hi, hopefully this question belongs to this list… When downloading a file, Finder shows a small progress indicator, showing operation progress. Also, if an attempt is made to e.g. copy such file with Finder, the copy operation stays in the “preparing to copy” stage until the file is downloaded and is then copied. I wonder what file metadata/flags/xattrs are used to signal that file is being in use and to report download progress? I guess something on a file is set, since even 3rd party applications can make Finder show progress indicator, for example downloading a file from a FTP server using Transmit application.
I tried inspecting those files while they were being downloaded, but I haven’t seen any specific metadata/flags/xattrs, which would provide such information. I know in some cases Finder marks files as “busy” by using combination of type code ‘brok’ and creator code ‘MACS’ but not in the case of files being downloaded. Thanks, -- Dragan _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Filesystem-dev mailing list (Filesystem-dev@lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/filesystem-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to arch...@mail-archive.com
