require() a File from system.DocumentsDirectory

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Is this possible?

If not, is there any way I can make it work?

Caleb

#2

Requiring a module from someplace other than the Resource directory is considered to be a security risk and not allowed. The reason is code can be downloaded and executed after the app has been published. I know Apple does not allow this practice.

#3

Oh, well…

Thanks anyway!

Caleb

#4

Would one be able to pre write a text/json file and have put it in DocumentsDirectory/info/ then be able to read it?

#5

Yes, you can have a JSON file and read it in.  You just can’t have any executable code.

#6

Requiring a module from someplace other than the Resource directory is considered to be a security risk and not allowed. The reason is code can be downloaded and executed after the app has been published. I know Apple does not allow this practice.

#7

Oh, well…

Thanks anyway!

Caleb

#8

Would one be able to pre write a text/json file and have put it in DocumentsDirectory/info/ then be able to read it?

#9

Yes, you can have a JSON file and read it in.  You just can’t have any executable code.