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LocalFileSystem
===============
This object provides a way to obtain root file systems.
Methods
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- __requestFileSystem__: Requests a filesystem. _(Function)_
- __resolveLocalFileSystemURI__: Retrieve a `DirectoryEntry` or `FileEntry` using local URI. _(Function)_
Constants
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- `LocalFileSystem.PERSISTENT`: Used for storage that should not be removed by the user agent without application or user permission.
- `LocalFileSystem.TEMPORARY`: Used for storage with no guarantee of persistence.
Details
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The `LocalFileSystem` object methods are defined on the `window` object.
Supported Platforms
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- Android
- BlackBerry WebWorks (OS 5.0 and higher)
- iOS
- Windows Phone 7 and 8
- Windows 8
Request File System Quick Example
---------------------------------
function onSuccess(fileSystem) {
console.log(fileSystem.name);
}
// request the persistent file system
window.requestFileSystem(LocalFileSystem.PERSISTENT, 0, onSuccess, onError);
Resolve Local File System URI Quick Example
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function onSuccess(fileEntry) {
console.log(fileEntry.name);
}
window.resolveLocalFileSystemURI("file:///example.txt", onSuccess, onError);
Full Example
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Local File System Example
Example
Local File System