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PathIO.ReadBufferAsync | readBufferAsync method

Reads the contents of the file at the specified path or URI and returns a buffer.

Syntax

Public Shared Function ReadBufferAsync(
  absolutePath As String 
) As IAsyncOperation(Of IBuffer)

Parameters

absolutePath

Type: String [JavaScript] | System.String [.NET] | Platform::String [C++]

The path of the file to read.

Return value

Type: IAsyncOperation<IBuffer>

When this method completes, it returns an object (type IBuffer) that represents the contents of the file.

Remarks

Note To read or write to a file using a path or URIs, you must have permission to access the file's location.

You can specify an app URIs to read or write files in app-specific locations like your app data folder ("ms-appdata://"). To learn more about app URIs, see How to reference content.

Requirements