After reading this specific post/comment, I got a doubt. Can we open a text file from somewhere in the phone memory and 1) read it 2) Process it using other blocks (eg, reading base64 text and processing it using other blocks to get back the image file) 2) Update the text (means adding/editing the file) and 3) Store the updated text in ASD?
Hi Sunny
Would it be useful to include your filepath from contenturi block in the SAF extension?
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Why SAF extension is giving DIFFICULTY IMPRESSION and feelings and other extensions are easy to use? How a newbie can simply use this extension like any other extension? Why there are no youtube videos that explain this extension.
How a newbie can easily understand this extension like any other extension?
Why, only technical words are used in the extension blocks instead of the words that are understandable by any common man or newbies?
Extension-related questions should be posted in the topic for that extension.
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Read this entire topic, and the links provided. Try out some of the examples, then maybe you will learn and understand how SAF works.
If you have a specific issue, then post your relevant blocks and explain the problem.
It is a complicated subject, necessitating a complex solution, and wording is there to avoid confusion with existing terms used elsewhere in AI2.
You may also want to research the subject; search the web for "android storage access framework" to learn more...
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Can anyone make youtube videos about this extension in a way that any newbies can use it without spending too much time to learn the techniqal side of the extension?
okay. I can understand. But, there must be shortcut to understand this extension easily. Okay, I shall search on Google as well.
Is it necessary to use SAF blocks in app to upload files using FilePicker and to put it in GoogleSheet?
No, it all depends where your files are stored and if your app created them as to how you can access them.
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Okay, leave me but think of upcoming newbies. It will be good if there is a precise article/tutorial-post in the below format.
TO GET BLOCKS TO LOAD FILES - CLICK THIS LINK.
TO GET BLOCKS TO DO XXXXXXX - CLICK THIS LINK.
TO GET BLOCKS TO DO YYYYYYYY - CLICK THIS LINK
TO GET BLOCKS TO DO ZZZZZZZZ - CLICK THIS LINK,
etc. etc.
If you or mit ai2 team provide precise blocks in the above format (in links), then new users don't need to understand what the SAF is, they simple use the right blocks in their project.
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it is important users understand what they are doing, and why
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You could be the one who prepares that tutorial for the community
Taifun
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huhh , it took me 1 hour to find the right topic and get the link of .aix file finally. Thanks. I bookmarked it! 
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Have you managed to upload files from phone using SAF extension? What is that .aix file?
Can the Author, update the extension with new words on the block so ordinary lay man can guess the flow of the blocks on SAF projects? It doesn't matter even if there are large text on the blocks.
Read this thread carefully and you will understand...
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I know that. But, some one who understand this extension can definitely simplify it like any other extension.
I am planning to dedicate some time to understand this extension but later, not now.
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So tell us what your problem exactly is.
And also read this:
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