open file
Command
Open a file by name for a purpose. The purpose may be one of: reading, writing, readWrite, appending, or updating
- for
reading-- file must exist, only reading of the file will be allowed - for
writing-- if file doesn't exist, it will be created. If it does exist, it will be overwritten - for
readWrite-- if file doesn't exist, it will be created, both reading and writing allowed - for
appening-- same as for writing, but seeks to end of file when first opened - for
updating-- file must exist, both reading and writing are allowed
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