[X4U] hidden files

[silvo conticello]

Just open Terminal and create the file using pico (or whatever text 
editor you prefer):
navigate to the directory you need.
pico .test.txt
type in whatevere you need inside
ctrl-X to exit the program; yes to save it.

Remember that unless you have the Finder set to show invisible files, 
you won't be able to see it in the finder

if you want then to remove it, go to the Terminal and type:
rm .test.txt

Silvo

On 9 Feb 2005, at 19:24, Markg5 wrote:

> On 9/2/2005 7:11 pm, "Richard"  wrote:
>
>> I need to make a .test.txt file,
>> but Mac OS X, will not let me do this, said that (.dot) in front of 
>> file
>> name,
>> are for System only... this program app, requires I make a . text 
>> file.
>>
>> Anyone?
> Could you create it on a PC? Then use something like "Chlorine" to 
> make it
> visible  so you can copy it across?
>
> I also read of some "security" apps that work by changing the file 
> name to
> ..[xxxxxx] - maybe that would work? Versiontracker must be your guide 
> on
> this, though - I have lessons to plan!
>
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