API Reference > imodeljs-frontend > IModelConnection > IModelConnection > openSnapshot openSnapshot MethodStatic Beta Open an IModelConnection to a read-only iModel snapshot (not managed by iModelHub) from a file name that is resolved by the backend. This method is intended for desktop or mobile applications and should not be used for web applications. openSnapshot(fileName: string): Promise<IModelConnection> Parameter Type Description fileName string Returns - Promise<IModelConnection> Defined in core/frontend/src/IModelConnection.ts Line 384 Last Updated: 13 June, 2024