delphi TFileStream.create

Value

Meaning

fmCreate

Create a file with the given name. If a file with the given name exists, open the file in write mode.

fmOpenRead

Open the file for reading only.

fmOpenWrite

Open the file for writing only. Writing to the file completely replaces the current contents.

fmOpenReadWrite

Open the file to modify the current contents rather than replace them.

fmShareCompat

Sharing is compatible with the way FCBs are opened.

fmShareExclusive

Other applications can not open the file for any reason.

fmShareDenyWrite

Other applications can open the file for reading but not for writing.

fmShareDenyRead

Other applications can open the file for writing but not for reading.

fmShareDenyNone

No attempt is made to prevent other applications from reading from or writing to the file.

The share mode must be one of the following values:

Value

Meaning

fmShareCompat

Sharing is compatible with the way FCBs are opened.

fmShareExclusive

Other applications can not open the file for any reason.

fmShareDenyWrite

Other applications can open the file for reading but not for writing.

fmShareDenyRead

Other applications can open the file for writing but not for reading.

fmShareDenyNone

No attempt is made to prevent other applications from reading from or writing to the file.