Read file
- 18 May 2022
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Read file
- Updated on 18 May 2022
- 1 Minute to read
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Article Summary
Reads the given file and outputs its contents as a string.
Note that reading/handling large files this way can cause performance issues.
Input arguments
| Label | Key | Type | Required? | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File path | path | String(local-filesystem-reference) | Yes | – | Absolute local filesystem path to the file. |
| File encoding | encoding | String | Yes | utf8 | Encoding with which to read the file. |
Output arguments
Number of outputs: 2
| Label | Key | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File string | fileString | String | Read file as a string. |
Events
No events.
Errors
| Label | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Unkown error | unknown | Thrown if an unknown error occured while reading the file. |
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