ReadHandle

ReadHandle provides methods to read a stream of data.

Methods

readAll

handle:readAll()

Read stream to the end.

Returns

1. content : string | nil - Stream content. Returns nil if reached EOF.

readLine

handle:readLine()

Read the stream until it reaches a newline character.

Returns

1. line : string | nil - Line content. Returns nil if reached EOF.

read

handle:read( [count] )

Read n amount of characters.

Parameters

1. count : number = 1 - Amount of characters to read.

Returns

1. data : string | nil - Data read. nil if reached EOF.

close

handle:close()

Close the stream handle.

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Last update: March 11, 2023
Created: March 11, 2023