use of data tag in app.info

Posted on Tue 4th, May 2021

• #1

HughB
Could I check if I specify a json file in apps.json that the file will not be overwritten when updating to the latest version of the app - but would be created if it does not exist and removed on an uninstall ?
```
"data": [
      {"name":"waypoints.json","url":"waypoints.json"}
]
```
• #2

MaBe

maybe this conversation gives you an idea for you code

http://forum.espruino.com/conversations/351636/#comment15470464
• #3

Gordon

Yes, that should be correct. I made some changes recently to make sure that's what happened with data files.

I guess the only issue you have is if you're sharing one file between multiple apps (as I think you are?) deleting just one app would end up deleting the file.
• #4

HughB

Yes I am sharing waypoints.json with other Apps but they are not installed. However I did not specify that the file was data and now realise this is what I need to do. Another check in at some point then :)
• #5

Gordon

However I did not specify that the file was data and now realise this is what I need to do

I may have actually updated apps.json for you already? I can't remember...

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