Lifespan of SpecialFolder.Temporary Files

General
#1

If I create temp files in this directory, for what period am I guaranteed that they will be there?

  • Until I remove them manually?
  • Until the application that created them terminates
  • Until the next reboot/shutdown of the computer?
  • For “X” minutes/hours/days?

I am hoping it is #2 (until app terminates)

Can someone confirm? The LR doesn’t seem to be explict here.

#2

until you delete them or user uses cleanup tool.
Or on Mac boot with shift key.

#3

For me (on OS X), files created with GetTemporaryFolderItem are stored in /private/var/folders/m6/rjr248ts4l7929w7jcpgvb2m0000gn/T/TemporaryItems

The directory is emptied after every reboot.

#4