public boolean isReconnecting() {
        return reconnecting;
    }

    /**
     * Set the reconnecting state
     * @param reconnecting the reconnecting state
     */
    public void setReconnecting(boolean reconnecting) {
        this.reconnecting = reconnecting;
    }

    /**
     * Get the associated file object
     * @return the file object (can be null)
     */
    public Object getFile() {