File Tools

File Tools

The Files Tools plugin includes several patches for File Input and Output, as well as structure loading and saving.

  • File Info - provides information about a file, such as its size, type, and creation date.
  • File Type - Provides the UTI of a specified file.
  • String With File - Reads a file's contents into a String.
  • String With URL - Reads a URL's contents into a String.
  • Structure From File - Reads a QCStructure from a plist file.
  • Structure To File - Saves a structure to a plist.
  • Text File Writer - Saves a string to a file.

Installation Instructions

Place the plugin file in
/Users/[you]/Library/Graphics/Quartz Composer Patches/
(Create the folder if it doesn't already exist.)

File Tools Releases

Datesort icon Version Download
2009.12.08 File Tools 0.4 Download Plugin 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 Production
2009.05.30 File Tools 0.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Production
2008.12.30 File Tools 0.2 10.4 10.5 10.6 Production
2008.09.09 File Tools 0.1 10.4 10.5 10.6 Production