This function calculates a checksum for file a by using hash algorithm b. To increase readability, separators c can be specified between the individual values when generating the checksum. See examples.
The function supports all algorithms that are supported by the Java Virtual Machine.
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
a | Filename with path. |
b | (optional) The hash algorithm to be used. Default: "MD5". Note: Use the three dots to select a value. |
c | (optional) The separator between the values. See examples. Default: <empty>. |
d | (optional) If "true", the hash code is returned as a Base64-encoded string. This functionality is necessary when connecting to Amazon web services, for example. Default: "false". |
Examples
Parameter a | Parameter b | Parameter c | Parameter d | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
./some_file.txt | SHA-1 | 72ce562c77f67d34332150cb9f3835685aa97000 | ||
./some_file.txt | SHA-1 | : | 72:ce:56:2c:77:f6:7d:34:33:21:50:cb:9f:38:35:68:5a:a9:70:00 |