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TOM::Temp::file

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Temporary file toolbox.

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new()

Creates a temporary file and returns a temp file object, that can be used to manage it. The object automatically removes the file, when the object is destroyed by garbage collector.

Parameters

dir

  • description: Specifies a directory, where the temporary file should be created. The filename is a random 32-char long hash. When specified, the filename will be prefixed with Cyclone3TMP-. If not specified, file will be created in the $TOM::P/_temp/ directory, prefixed with tmp-.

ext

  • description: Extension for the generated file.

unlink_ext

  • description: When specified, not only the original file is removed, but also file with unlink_ext filename suffix added.

nocreate

  • description: Generates the file location, but doesn't create it

Syntax

my $tempfile = TOM::Temp::file::new(
 'ext'     => '.tmp',
 'nocreate => 1
)

Return value

{
  'filename' => '/www/TOM/!mydomain.com/_tmp/tmp-ea1cec4c03e0688a178deec97363806b.tmp'
}

save_content()

Called upon a tempfile class, updates the temporary file's content.

Parameters

(unnamed)

  • description: Either an object reference or text.

Syntax

my $content_was_saved = $tempfile->save_content('write this into the tempfile');

Return value

1
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