What type of project i need for filesystemwatcher
I'm trying to write a code that uses filesystemwatcher. Looking for examples but not sure what type of project this goes into? not a web app...i doubt. Has to be something like winform??
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>>you gave me that link
Sorry, I never look at the name of the question asker.
>>I need to check for file named "PX.txt" or PXDelta.txt"
Check my example. You need to set the .Filter property to "PX*.txt" and you also need to handle the created event.
Sorry, I never look at the name of the question asker.
>>I need to check for file named "PX.txt" or PXDelta.txt"
Check my example. You need to set the .Filter property to "PX*.txt" and you also need to handle the created event.
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i'll keep this question open for one or 2 more days. Thanks
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ok, this is what i need to do:
1. there are 6 files i need to monitor PX.txt, PXDelta.txt, NX.txt,NXDelta.txt, WAR.txt and WARDelta.txt ... this is done with .Filter property?
2. Parse the file name: see if it has "delta" in it or not and also get the name "px or nx or war" Not sure how to do this
3. If they're in the folder, I will call a stored proc (i know how to do this)
4. Rename the files with datatime at the end.
How can I do #1 and #2?
1. there are 6 files i need to monitor PX.txt, PXDelta.txt, NX.txt,NXDelta.txt, WAR.txt and WARDelta.txt ... this is done with .Filter property?
2. Parse the file name: see if it has "delta" in it or not and also get the name "px or nx or war" Not sure how to do this
3. If they're in the folder, I will call a stored proc (i know how to do this)
4. Rename the files with datatime at the end.
How can I do #1 and #2?
why don't you use .Filter = "*.txt" and in the Created event handler use a switch statement for your filename pattern (ignoring all other that are not corresponding)?
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So this takes care of #1.
Then for #2...use that Switch statement to get the file name (i think that's correct, no?)
Then for #2...use that Switch statement to get the file name (i think that's correct, no?)
#2 use the filename received in the Created event to switch against your PX, PXDelta, NX, ...
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not sure what that means but i will for examples
in your Create event handler
if e.FullPath.Contains("PX.tx
'do something for PX file
elseif e.FullPath.Contains("PXDel
'do something for PXDelta file
...
end if
if e.FullPath.Contains("PX.tx
'do something for PX file
elseif e.FullPath.Contains("PXDel
'do something for PXDelta file
...
end if
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ah, yes, thanks. I will try and post back
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Can I schedule a windows form application??
Sure you. But why would you schedule it if the watcher is constantly checking?
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hmm...so i just leave the app open on the server if i dont schedule it? Maybe "scheudle" is the wrong word. I need the app to keep checking. It has a form interface. Just leave that form open on the server??
yes just leave it running
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i will unless my manager tells me no :)
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eric, i have a related question here. Can you take a look?
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27485384/Filewatcher-checking-for-file-completed-using-this-example.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27485384/Filewatcher-checking-for-file-completed-using-this-example.html
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Reading this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.io.filesystemwatcher.aspx
I need to use NotifyFilters.FileName ?