SetOutputStream Method
Sets the stream to which the component will read data to encode or decode.
procedure SetOutputStream(OutputStream: TStream);
Remarks
This method sets the stream to which the component will write processed data.
Encrypt or Sign
When encrypting or signing this may be set to a stream where the signed/encrypted data will be written.
Decrypt or Verify
When decrypting or verifying a signature this may be set to a stream where the decrypted/verified data will be written.
Input and Output Properties
The component will determine the source and destination of the input and output based on which properties are set.
The order in which the input properties are checked is as follows:
When a valid source is found the search stops. The order in which the output properties are checked is as follows:
- SetOutputStream
- OutputFile
- OutputMessage: The output data is written to this property if no other destination is specified.
When using streams you may need to additionally set CloseInputStreamAfterProcessing or CloseOutputStreamAfterProcessing.