| Attribute Data Type: | file |
| Attribute Default Value: | (not set - empty file string) |
| Atrribute Group: | General |
| Atrribute Purpose: | General data |
| Attribute Inherited from Preferences? | No |
| Attribute Read-Only? | No |
A File data type attribute. Specifies the OS path to the object. The object can be either a file or a folder. Only one file may be attached per note; to attach several drop a folder containing the desired files.
Adding a new note replaces the existing reference. $File can also be set by dropping a file on the File button of a text window's sidebar.
When opened via the sidebar, $File's contents is passed to finder which opens a finder window (for folders) or opens the file according to the files OS-associated application.
