[GRLUG] save hidden files in windows

[David Pembrook]

On 7/15/2011 2:43 PM, Topher wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Jul 2011, David Pembrook wrote:
>
>> On 7/15/2011 2:22 PM, Eric Beversluis wrote:
>>> I'm working with an app (simple groupware) that wants me to move a
>>> "webdav.htaccess" file and rename it ".htaccess".
>>>
>>> However, Windows won't let me do that. It keeps telling me, "You must
>>> type a file name." (It must think '.htaccess' is an extension.)
>>>
>>> I tried googling "Windows save hidden file name" and "Windows name a
>>> hidden file" but only found references to explosing or hiding hidden
>>> files.
>>>
>>> What's the secret?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> try on a command line:
>>
>> echo "whatever" > .htaccess
>>
>> then edit the file and paste in the contents of the other file.
>
>
> You can also create it on a Linux box (or a mac) and copy it to windows.
>
> topher
>
An FTP client would let you rename it.  Just browse the local drive and 
rename it. Then you can stay in the gui and follow their instructions. I 
just tried it with filezilla, sure enough that works.

Dave


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