GetSpooledFileData() method.
Description.
The GetSpooledFileData method is used to retrieve raw data from a specific spool file.
This data, often in AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) format, is extracted from the spool file and returned in the form of an array of bytes.
Syntax.
byte[] GetSpooledFileData(SpooledFile spooledFile)Parameters.
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
spooledFile |
SpooledFile |
A SpooledFile object representing the spool file from which the data is to be retrieved. |
Return.
Returns an array of bytes (byte[]) representing the raw data from the specified spool file.
Exceptions.
No specific exception for this method.
Examples of use.
// Retrieving the list of spool files
var spooledFiles = conn.ListSpooledFiles();
// Retrieving data from the first spool file
byte[] spooledFileData = conn.GetSpooledFileData(spooledFiles.First());References.
For more information on the QUSLSPL API, see the official IBM documentation