I want to check the version of a file, so the client knows whether or not to download the new updated client. The file is located at http://javahost.ws/files/zamorak/zamorak.jar
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Check Web File Version
I want to check the version of a file, so the client knows whether or not to download the new updated client. The file is located at http://javahost.ws/files/zamorak/zamorak.jar
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Re: Check Web File Version
Do you have any specific questions about your problemt?
Please post your code and any questions about problems you are having.
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Re: Check Web File Version
I dont know how to start.
Re: Check Web File Version
What is a file version?
Is it something created by the OS like Date last modified?
Is it in the contents of the file?
Is it in the filename?
You'll need to know that before you can get a file's version. Then you'll need some way to determine if one file's version is newer than anothers.
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Re: Check Web File Version
Last modified date would be best I suppose.
Re: Check Web File Version
You can get that with a method of the File class.
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Re: Check Web File Version
How?
Re: Check Web File Version
Start by reading the API doc for the File class and finding the method to use.
Then use that method in a program.
The API doc: Java Platform SE 7
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