Read Method

Object: TextStream

Syntax: Read ([in] numBytes)

Returns: An array of text characters

Description: This method reads numBytes from the file, starting at the current location, and returns an array of text characters. A conversion is attempted from any binary characters to legible text characters. In Automation terms, this is a VT_BSTR type. You can also check the AtEndOfStream property to determine if you've reached the end of file.

Object:	TextStream
Syntax:	Read ([in] numBytes)
Returns:	An array of text characters
Description:	This method reads numBytes from the file, starting at the current location, and returns an array of text characters. A conversion is attempted from any binary characters to legible text characters. In Automation terms, this is a `VT_BSTR` type. You can also check the AtEndOfStream property to determine if you've reached the end of file.