Hi~
My app want to access a file in the File App. (Or import from the file app)
But I don't like to copy that file into my app. I prefer to link that file. (it save disk space)
So how can I make a symbolic link of the file in File App. and then save the link in my app.
Thanks!
My app want to access a file in the File App. (Or import from the file app)
But I don't like to copy that file into my app. I prefer to link that file. (it save disk space)
So how can I make a symbolic link of the file in File App. and then save the link in my app.
Thanks!
You should use a security-scope bookmark for this. This has two functions:So how can I make a symbolic link of the file in File App.
Like a symlink, it maintains a reference to where the file is located [1].
Additionally, it stores the information necessary for you retain persistent access to the file. If you create a symlink to a file outside of your container, and then your app is terminated and relaunched, you lose access to that file. However, with a security-scoped bookmark you’re able to get that back.
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[1] It’s actually better than a symlink in this respect in that, depending on the exact setup, it may track the file if it’s moved or renamed.