Constructor for creating a StreamWriter Object. Also opens a file or device for writing.
New StreamWriter ( path )
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New StreamWriter( path, append )
Prerequisites
None
Parameters
path
A String that contains the path for the file or device to open. Serial ports are devices named "/dev/com1", "/dev/com2", etc. Remote serial ports are named "/dev/comrxy" where "x" is the number of the remote device and "y" is the number of the serial port on the remote device. Temporary files may be placed on device "/ROMDISK" and permanent files may be placed on "/flash".
append
A Boolean value that determines whether or not new data should be appended to the end of an existing file. If append is False, a new file is always created, overwriting any existing file with the same name.
Remarks
This method opens a file or device and associates it with a new StreamWriter Object.
By default, AutoFlush is enabled for serial ports and the /NVRAM device but not for files on other devices.
If any error occurs, this method throws an Exception.
Examples
Dim com1 As New StreamWriter("/dev/com1") ' Open serial port #1
Dim tfile As New StreamWriter("/ROMDISK/test.tmp") ' Open temporary file
Dim pfile As New StreamWriter("/flash/save.txt") ' Open permanent file
See Also
File and Serial I/O | New StreamReader | streamwriter_object.AutoFlush