Objects

Objects are files discovered on your devices and drives, but can also be virtual, existing only within Spacedrive.

All metadata associated with files in Spacedrive is linked to the Object for that file.

If two or more files are discovered that are identical, they are linked to the same Object in Spacedrive.

A CAS id is generated from set samples of the byte data, which is used to associate Objects uniquely with Paths found in a Location.

Some Objects are purely virtual, meaning they have no Path and are likely only used in a Space.

Types of object

Name	Description	Code
Unknown	A file that can not be identified by the indexer	0
Document	A known filetype, but without specific support	1
Folder	A virtual filesystem directory	2
Text File	A file that contains human-readable text	3
Package	A folder that opens an application	4
Image	An image file	5
Audio	An audio file	6
Video	A video file	7
Archive	A compressed archive of data	8
Executable	An executable program or application	9
Alias	A link to another Object	10
Encrypted Bytes	Raw bytes with self contained metadata	11
Link	A link to a web page, application or Space	12
Web Page Archive	A snapshot of a webpage, with HTML, JS, images and screenshot	13
Widget	A widget is a mini app that can be placed in a Space at various sizes, associated Widget struct required	14
Album	Albums can only have one level of children, and are associated with the Album struct	15
Collection	Its like a folder, but appears like a stack of files, designed for burst photos/associated groups of files	16
Database	A database file	17
Mesh	A 3D mesh object	18
Textured Mesh	A 3D mesh object with textures	19
Entity	A rigged character	20