Saving files

[rbulph]

I'm trying to save files. They save OK the first time, i.e. when they're created, but I can't successfully save the changes. Here's the code I'm using:

 

Dim TestFileStream As Stream

       TestFileStream = File.Open(FullPath, FileMode.Create, FileAccess.Write)

       Dim serializer As New BinaryFormatter
       serializer.Serialize(TestFileStream, Me.SerializationCol)
       TestFileStream.Close()

 

In relation to FileAccess.Write the helpfile says:

 

"Specifies that the operating system should create a new file. If the file already exists, it will be overwritten. This requires FileIOPermissionAccess.Write. System.IO.FileMode.Create is equivalent to requesting that if the file does not exist, use CreateNew; otherwise, use Truncate. ", but the link for FileIOPermissionAccess.Write is broken.

 

How do I get my files to save properly?

[HJB417]

try calling FileStream.Flush before closing the filestream.

[rbulph]

try calling FileStream.Flush before closing the filestream.

Makes no difference, unfortunately.

[HJB417]

For diagnostic purposes, try saving it to a MemoryStream and see how many bytes were written to it.

[rbulph]

Fixed it thanks. I was missing something very simple - too much Christmas spirit on my part, no doubt.