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Checking for files and moving it
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14/01/2000 22:32:46
 
 
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Visual FoxPro
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Internet applications
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
00318403
Message ID:
00318458
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>I need to automate a task to check for existance of files in a folder on the server and move it to a different location for a user-defined days, check intervals, etc.
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>Many files are being FTPed to a server from many locations and we need to move the files to different location on the network/server for further processing. Any idea about "best way to do this" is appreciated.
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>1. Is there something I could do to "redirect" incoming ftp at the point of entry?
>2. Any 3rd party software?
>3. I think some form of "system agent" rather than a full-fledge VFP/VB exe would be idea since it will be run on the server but wouldn't this mean C++?
>4. I don't know too much about WHS but would some form of scripting be appropriate/enough?


There are a couple of ways to approach this. If using Win 9x, you have have a VFP application launch periodically. Use System Agent. Under NT, you can use the AT command.

Another option is a VFP application using a timer.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer
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