FileEntrySync
Deprecated
Avoid using this feature in new projects. This feature may be a candidate for removal from web standards or browsers.
Non-standard: This feature is not standardized. We do not recommend using non-standard features in production, as they have limited browser support, and may change or be removed. However, they can be a suitable alternative in specific cases where no standard option exists.
The FileEntrySync interface represents a file in a file system. It lets you write content to a file.
Warning: This interface is deprecated and is no more on the standard track. Do not use it anymore. Use the File and Directory Entries API instead.
Method overview
FileWriterSync createWriter ();
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File file ();
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Instance methods
createWriter()
Creates a new FileWriter associated with the file that the FileEntry represents.
createWriter()
Parameters
None.
Return value
A FileWriterSync object.
Exceptions
This method can raise a DOMException with the following codes:
| Exception | Description |
|---|---|
NOT_FOUND_ERR |
The file does not exist. |
INVALID_STATE_ERR |
The file is no longer valid for some reason other than it having been deleted. |
file()
Returns a File that represents the current state of the file that this FileEntry represents.
file()
Parameters
None.
Return value
A File object.
Exceptions
This method can raise a DOMException with the following codes:
| Exception | Description |
|---|---|
NOT_FOUND_ERR |
The file does not exist. |
INVALID_STATE_ERR |
The file is no longer valid for some reason other than it having been deleted. |
Description
To write content to file, create a FileWriter object by calling createWriter().
Specifications
This feature is not part of any specification anymore. It is no longer on track to become a standard.