Create a blank file on users system

[kpsmith]

Since the obvious File Create action isn't there how do you go about creating a blank file on a users system.

Currently I'm copying a blank file from the CD to the users system and that works but I do not want the Copy file Dialogue that goes with it.

I need a silent copy or a create file action.

I can do this using other software but I didn't want to make this more complicated than it has to be

I could of sworn you could do this in AMS3 with the .INI actions

[Adam]

Re: Create a blank file on users system

One option is to use a TextFile.Write action with just a blank space in the "Data to Write" field. This will silently create a text file (or any type of file) on the users system with just a blank space in it.

[kpsmith]

Re: Create a blank file on users system

Thank You, exactly what I was looking for.

I have been using TextFile Insert Line instead. I'll just change my actions to Text File create.

[Lorne]

Re: Create a blank file on users system

Tip: you could probably create the file without even a space in it by using a variable in the text to write field, and assigning an empty string to that variable (setting it to blank, i.e. "" without the quotes).