FIB
File Info Block (FIB)
FIB is 64-byte structure meant to replace older FCB structure in MSX-DOS2 environment. FIB aware BDOS functions allow access to both directories and files, but they are not available in MSX-DOS1. MSX-DOS1 compatible programs must use FCB functions instead.
Structure of FIB
| Offset: | Lenght: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | =255 (To separate from ASCIIZ string) |
| 1-13 | 13 | Filename as ASCIIZ string |
| 14 | 1 | Attribute bits (Read only, Hidden, System, Volume, Directory, Archive, 0 ,Device) |
| 15-16 | 2 | Time of last modification (H:M:S = 5:6:5) |
| 17-18 | 2 | Date of last modification (Y/M/D = 7/4/5) |
| 19-20 | 2 | Start cluster |
| 21-24 | 4 | File size |
| 25 | 1 | Logical drive (1-8) |
| 26-63 | 38 | Internal information, must not be modified |