Files API Overview
The Files API provides a programmatic way to interact with files and folders in Windows.
It allows you to perform operations such as:
- Creating, deleting, and renaming files and folders.
- Accessing file metadata (name, size, last modified date).
- Working with file content.
Key Concepts
File Object: A representation of a file, containing information about its attributes.
Folder Object: A representation of a folder, enabling operations related to managing folders.
File System: The underlying structure for organizing files and folders on a storage device.
API Reference
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
File.Create() |
Creates a new file. | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msdn/api/file.create |
File.Delete() |
Deletes a file. | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msdn/api/file.delete |
File.Exists() |
Checks if a file exists. | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msdn/api/file.exists |
File.Open() |
Opens a file for reading or writing. | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msdn/api/file.open |