Move Files
Move files
Description
Move files is a step in the File Management Plugin. Move files step can move a number of files and/or folders to alternate locations on your file system. This also works on remote file systems (via VFS, e.g. with FTP).
Configurations
General Tab
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Step Name | Specify a unique name of the step, which will appear in the workflow. The field is mandatory. |
| Settings | Include Subfolders: also move the content of sub-folders Move empty folders: also move empty folders Simulate: don't actually move anything, just see if it's possible at all. Copy previous results to args: use the result files from the previous process entry (entries) as files and/or folders to move. |
| Files / Folders | You can specify the list of files or folders with destinations and wildcards in this grid. You can add a different source/destination on each line. Note: You can use the "Add" button to add a line to the Files/Folders list |
Destination file Tab
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Destination file | • Create destination folder: use this option to create the destination folder • Destination is a file • Do not keep folder structure: flatten the sub-folder structure if any sub-folders are used • Add date to destination filename (yyyyMMdd or 20091231) • Add time to destination filename (HHmmss or 235959) • Specify date time format: allows you to specify your own date-time format. The default is yyyyMMdd'_'HHmmss • Add date before extension • If destination file exists: - Do nothing - Overwrite destination file - Create file with unique name - Delete source file - Move source file to folder - Fail |
| Move to folder | Destination folder: the target folder to move to • Create folder • Add date • Add time • Specify format: allows you to specify your own date-time format. The default is yyyyMMdd'_'HHmmss • If file exists in destination folder: - Do nothing - Overwrite file - Unique name - Fail |
Advanced Tab
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Move Files For | Select the option from the list. Available options are: • First Row: File is moved after the first row is generated. • Each Row: File is moved after each row is generated. • Last Row: File is moved after the last row is generated. |
| Ignore Errors | Select the checkbox if you want the workflow to continue even if there are errors. |
| Add Filenames to result | If checked, adds files to the result file list. |