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file( data, [filename], [contentType] )
Create a file object that is used for building Multipart requests (file uploads).
Parameter | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
data | string / Array / ArrayBuffer | File data as string, array of numbers, or an ArrayBuffer object. |
filename | string | The filename to specify for this field (or “part”) of the multipart request. |
contentType | string | The content type to specify for this field (or “part”) of the multipart request. |
Returns
Type | Description |
---|---|
FileData | A FileData object. |
Example
JavaScript
import { sleep } from 'k6';
import { md5 } from 'k6/crypto';
import http from 'k6/http';
const binFile = open('/path/to/file.bin', 'b');
export default function () {
const f = http.file(binFile, 'test.bin');
console.log(md5(f.data, 'hex'));
console.log(f.filename);
console.log(f.content_type);
}
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