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http::basic_file_body::value_type::seek

Set the cursor position of the file.

Synopsis
void
seek(
    std::uint64_t offset,
    error_code& ec);
Description

This function can be used to move the cursor of the file ahead so that only a part gets read. This file will also adjust the value_type, in case the file is already part of a body.

Parameters

Name

Description

offset

The offset in bytes from the beginning of the file

ec

Set to the error, if any occurred


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