| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.nio.file | 
 Defines interfaces and classes for the Java virtual machine to access files,
 file attributes, and file systems. 
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| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
abstract WatchService | 
FileSystem.newWatchService()
Constructs a new  
WatchService (optional operation). | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
WatchKey | 
Watchable.register(WatchService watcher,
        WatchEvent.Kind<?>... events)
Registers an object with a watch service. 
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WatchKey | 
Path.register(WatchService watcher,
        WatchEvent.Kind<?>... events)
Registers the file located by this path with a watch service. 
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WatchKey | 
Watchable.register(WatchService watcher,
        WatchEvent.Kind<?>[] events,
        WatchEvent.Modifier... modifiers)
Registers an object with a watch service. 
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WatchKey | 
Path.register(WatchService watcher,
        WatchEvent.Kind<?>[] events,
        WatchEvent.Modifier... modifiers)
Registers the file located by this path with a watch service. 
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