an application that I am developing also has an optional PRC file with additional data in resources.
Currently I find this file with Dm functions, but obviously that doesn't work if it's not in main storage. I know the file's name, type, and creator code. I only need read access, but there is a fair amount of data (>500 KB), and I need access to it for the duration that my app is running.
What is the best strategy for working with this file if users place in on an expansion card?
How do I go about finding the file?
What's the best way to use it? Is it practical to use VFSFileDBGetResource() instead of DmGetResource() calls? Or should I import the file to main memory and use my existing code from there? What are the time/speed/memory considerations?
Or should I just tell users that this is not supported and they have to place the file in main memory?
Any wisdom or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Ted Peters
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