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Getting a handle on your files

Question: How do I get a file handle when using Delphi file variables? Answer: If you are using a TextFile, typecast your your textfile variable like this to expose the handle property: TheHandle := TTextRec(MyFile).handle; For binary files, typecast your file variable like this: TheHandle := TFileRec(MyFile).handle;