in reply to Strange problem with Win32::Perms

Win32::Perms autoexports various constants for use in conjunction with its methods. The problem is that one of those constants is (unhelpfully) named DIR -- which apparantly has the value 2.

The simplest work-around is to use a different name than DIR for your directory handle.

Alternatively, you could use a lexical filehandle my $DIR on the opendir and $DIR elsewhere.

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Re: Re: Strange problem with Win32::Perms
by ChrisR (Hermit) on Oct 05, 2003 at 15:19 UTC
    Thanks, that took care of it. Unfortunately, I am having trouble finding good documentation for the module. The info I can find on roth.net is geared more towards an understanding of the win security model than the specifics of the module itself and I can't find the module on cpan.org. Perhaps I will buy the book that is the answer to "Need More Documentation?" on roth.net.
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      Probably the best single piece of documentation with the module is the README file contained in the distribution. There are a few very simple examples about half way down.

      Beyond that, the key to understanding how to use the module, is to understand the Win32 Permissions model. It is a very powerful, but also very complex beast. The book would probably be a good way to getting an understanding of the module and how to use it, but don't be surprised if it has to go into quite a lot of detail of the OS security model to do it.

      Whilst you wait for the book to arrive, you could try the MS documentation....here is as good a starting point as any.

      Good luck.

      Examine what is said, not who speaks.
      "Efficiency is intelligent laziness." -David Dunham
      "When I'm working on a problem, I never think about beauty. I think only how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong." -Richard Buckminster Fuller
      If I understand your problem, I can solve it! Of course, the same can be said for you.
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        I thought I was pretty well up to speed on Win32 Permissions, but there is a lot of information at the link you provided. I think I will have to spend some time reading up on that before I continue with my project. Thanks a lot!!
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      ChrisR,
      I tried perldoc Win32::Perms and came up with nada. Then I started looking for documentation and got lucky. There is a README file installed with lot's of valuable information such as a FAQ. The list of constants and usage information about the module is all in the FAQ.

      Cheers - L~R

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        Wow, I feel a little silly now. I'll take a look. Thanks!!
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