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. |