FileSystemSync
Non-standard: This feature is not standardized. We do not recommend using non-standard features in production, as they have limited browser support, and may change or be removed. However, they can be a suitable alternative in specific cases where no standard option exists.
Deprecated: This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.
In the File and Directory Entries API, a FileSystemSync object represents a file system. It has two properties.
Warning: This interface is deprecated and is no more on the standard track. Do not use it anymore. Use the File System API instead.
Basic concepts
The FileSystemSync object is your gateway to the entire API and you will use it a lot. So once you have a reference, cache the object in a global variable or class property.
Instance properties
nameRead only-
A string that represents the name of the file system. The name must be unique across the list of exposed file systems.
rootRead only-
A
DirectoryEntrythat is the root directory of the file system.
Specifications
This feature is not part of any specification anymore. It is no longer on track to become a standard.
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Legend
Tip: you can click/tap on a cell for more information.
- Full support
- Full support
- No support
- No support
- Non-standard. Check cross-browser support before using.
- Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.