windows 8 - win8 store app access local storage -

i developing win8 store app allows users download different types of files online learning platform , store them locally. considering function users organize these downloaded files placing them in different folders (based on course name , etc.).

i using documents library previously. every type of file user download, need add file type association, not make lot of sense since app able open such files. local storage should app use?

many in advance.

kaizhi

the access storage windows store apps quite restrictive, documentslibrary.

as have noticed, need declare file type association every file type want read or write documentslibrary. means app need handle file activations these types in meaningful way, app should not do.

but if jump through hoop, there 1 not documented on msdn page of documentslibrary, "hidden" in lengthy page app capability declarations: according current rules, not allowed use documentslibrary offline access skydrive! bummer...

so what's left?

you can use skydrive or cloud storage put files in known place (which might or might not somewhere on hard disk). both overkill , undesirable in case.

or save files in local app storage, provide own in-app file browser , open files default app. seems viable me.

or, maybe, can share contracts or other contracts. don't know these yet, doubt helpful in situation.

and that's it...

(based on current experience. no guaranty correctness or completeness)