resource data

Data used by a resource but that is not stored in the resource itself. For example, a binary SDF file is stored separately from the XML used to store the SDF resource itself.

Resource data can be stored as files, streams, or strings.

• Files are used when the data is large. For example, SDF files.
• Streams are used for faster access for smaller pieces of binary data. For example, symbols.
• Strings are used for small pieces of text data. For example, database access credentials.

See Also

• Resource Service