Set Default Permissions on New Files or Folders?

Is there is some way to change how the system sets the permissions on any new files or folders that are created. I have a workstation that has three users and I want to make it so no matter which user creates a new file or folder they can all read and write to it. I know you can Get Info on the file or folder and manually change the group and group access so that they can all read and write. However, I'm looking for a way to set a "default" that automatically sets the propper group and group access. Any ideas?

Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Oct 31, 2006 3:38 PM

18 replies

Oct 31, 2006 5:34 PM in response to wowp_graphics

By default OSX sets new folders to inherit permissions from the parent folder. is this not working for you?

Nov 1, 2006 6:28 AM in response to Király

I see what you mean, the executable bit is not inherited for group and world. Thanks for pointing that out.

Király

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Nov 1, 2006 4:20 PM in response to biovizier

biovizier, I have no idea. 🙂 at this point I'm in over my head and need to bow out. Maybe somebody with more knowledge about this stuff can shed some light on it.

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Set Default Permissions on New Files or Folders?