CopyOption

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• CopyOption is an interface used to configure file copy and move operations in Java NIO.2.

• It provides options for handling symbolic links and other standard copy behaviors through its implementations like LinkOption and StandardCopyOption.

• This interface is utilized with methods such as Files.copy() and Files.move() to customize file operations.

public interface CopyOption

Known Indirect Subclasses LinkOption, StandardCopyOption LinkOption Defines the options as to how symbolic links are handled.  StandardCopyOption Defines the standard copy options.

An object that configures how to copy or move a file.

Objects of this type may be used with the Files.copy(Path,Path,CopyOption...), Files.copy(InputStream,Path,CopyOption...) and Files.move(Path,Path,CopyOption...) methods to configure how a file is copied or moved.

The StandardCopyOption enumeration type defines the standard options.