OpenMode Enum

Definition

The enum used by commands to allow the user to specify how a file (or other item) should be opened.

C++
public enum class OpenMode
Inheritance
OpenMode

Fields

Name Value Description
Add 0

This opens the file for appending (similar to FileMode.Append)

New 1

The file must be created new. If the file exists it is an error (similar to FileMode.CreateNew)

Overwrite 2

Creates a new file, if the file already exists it is overwritten (similar to FileMode.Create)

Applies to

Product Versions
PowerShell SDK 7.2.0, 7.3.0, 7.4.0
Windows PowerShell 5.1.0.0