Comments on: File Mover

By: Matt Collinge

Matt Collinge — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:56:30 +0000

FileMover uses the same syntax as copy or move would use from the Command Prompt. Therefore, if you can get it to work in a Command Prompt you can use it in FileMover. For your example you could try:

source:c:\test\file.??

This moves files with only 2 characters after the dot. Let me know how you get on.

By: Piero

Piero — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:45:37 +0000

Hello,
I have a problem with the syntax of the advanced mode.
my temporary files are called “file.ok.tmp” and the end of the process upstream of all, become “file.ok.”
writing in advanced mode:

source: c: \ test \ *. ok
dest: d: \ testok \

filemover.exe move the files *. ok.tmp.
how can I fix this?
Thank you,
PM

By: lettermonkey

lettermonkey — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:43:21 +0000

Thanks for your response, Matt.

Yes, I see the helperscript.cmd file in the same directory as the filemover.exe.

The UNC path I am using is quite long, using the administrative drive mapping, and has a space in it. It could be one of those issues, perhaps?

example:

\\machinename\c$\program files\comvurgent\xtrecorder\

I have tried running the script with quotation marks around the address and without, and I get the same error.

I should re-state that I only get the error when the source machine is turned off and not available.

And it is Windows XP, SP2. I think I have everything covered now!

By: Matt Collinge

Matt Collinge — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:31:48 +0000

Hi Lettermonkey, the app should see that you’re using a UNC path and will call out to a helper script which should be located in the same folder as filemover.exe. The script is called helperscript.cmd and will be called automatically.

Could you check that the script exists in the same folder as filemover.exe, and give me an example of the UNC path.. it should look like \\server\share

I have it working on a UNC path here at the office so I’m sure we can nail the problem.

Oh, and what version of Windows are you using.. I can run it up in a Virtual Machine and test it locally.

Matt.

By: lettermonkey

lettermonkey — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:20:44 +0000

There seems to be a bug whereas if you specify a UNC path that is not available (machine is not turned on or connected to the network) that it times out and gives an error “Bad file name or number”. You must hit OK on the error and the count down resets, but never continues past the unavailable entry (in the event of multiple location moves).

It seems to me that it should simply skip the entry and continue without user intervention.

I love the software and I’ve only just downloaded it. If I can get it working for this, I will make a small donation.

By: mattcollinge

mattcollinge — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:50:15 +0000

Thanks for the donation rocklobsta! Much appreciated!! :-D

The application would have to be re-written to be able to handle folders as well.. it’d basically have to recurse down the folder structure looking for new files and that’d be a real pain. It’s make a simple app into something a lot more complex.

However, I might take up the challenge and write a new app to do exactly what you’re asking. It depends if I get the time really. Drop me an email and I’ll email you if I get round to writing it.

I’m glad you like File Mover & thanks for taking the time to both leave some comments, and make a donation! :)

By: rocklobsta

rocklobsta — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:06:15 +0000

I appreciate the freeware you have provided us, however, i think you should add a “folder mover” option, or something that can let you move entire folders. or maybe i am just stupid.

also, it would be nice to have a “save directory” feature instead of saving everything in notepad. or have like a save command that saves in a .txt file or notepad and you can open it through File Mover but saved in the program file.

other than that, i really like the program. nice and simple- i like!!

P.S. i donated 3.96 via paypal. so i expect some feedback :}

By: mattcollinge

mattcollinge — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:16:09 +0000

File Mover simply waits for a certain amount of time, then moves any files in the folder(s) you specify into a destination folder. It therefore doesn’t have to work out whether a file has appeared since it last looked.. it’s just moving whatever is there.

Using the execute script option opens up possibilities of copying the moved file to another location.

By: molup

molup — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:27:32 +0000

does the program only move files or it is possible to choose it to copy them ?

it is a long time i look for a program like this, but with the copy option, a program that monitor a directory for new files and that when see a new file then automatically copy them to a different location. any idea about a program like this?

or can i obtain this result with the “execute” field ?

thanks and best regards
molup

By: harry85

harry85 — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:43:10 +0000

Hi ,..

It would be nice if you give more detail in log.
For ex : 192.168.1.100 moved test.txt in Tue Feb 20 2007, 10:00

And we can also save the log file.

Email me pls if you have change your program harry85@gmail.com

Thanks