
This is the flash disk (fd.) object, it allows you to utilize the unused portion of your flash memory for data storage. Your flash memory's primary use is to store the firmware of your device, as well as compiled Tibbo Basic application. The firmware/application typically occupy only a part of the flash memory. Available space will be referred to as the "data area" of the flash, as it can store your application's data.
There are two methods of working with the data area of the flash:
| • | With direct sector access, you can write and read flash sectors directly, without burdening yourself with the file system. |
Both methods can be used concurrently and complement each other whenever necessary.
Here is what the fd. object has to offer:
| • | Maintains up to 64 files located in a single root directory (subdirectories are not supported, but can be emulated). |
| • | Ability to open several files at once. |
| • | Fast and flexible search to locate data within files. This also includes a record-style search! |