DownloadFile

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This function ensures the requested resource file is correct and then triggers onClientFileDownloadComplete. If the file has been previously downloaded and the CRC matches, the file will not be downloaded again but onClientFileDownloadComplete will still run. The file should also be included in the resource meta.xml with the download attribute set to "false", see meta.xml for more details.

[[{{{image}}}|link=|]] Tip: If you are only using downloadFile to download mod files after other resources, then do not use downloadFile, and instead set
'<download_priority_group>-1</download_priority_group>' in the resource meta.xml
[[{{{image}}}|link=|]] Note: This function may cause performance issues with client and/or server.
[[{{{image}}}|link=|]] Tip: Avoid using fileExists before calling downloadFile. Always call downloadFile and handle the result in onClientFileDownloadComplete

Syntax

bool downloadFile ( string fileName )

Required Arguments

  • fileName: A string referencing the name of the file to download

Returns

Returns true if file download has been queued, false otherwise.

Example

Example 1: This client side event downloads a file when the current resource has started. 

-- the function is called on resource start
function onThisResourceStart ( )
    downloadFile ( "test.xml" )
end
addEventHandler ( "onClientResourceStart", resourceRoot, onThisResourceStart )

See Also



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