I was wondering if anyone might know how to transfer image files from "A" folder to "B" folder automatically whenever files are placed into "A" folder.

Thanks for any help on this

Any prefered language?

"If it jams, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway."
-Murphy's Laws

Could this be done using dos batch files ?
I am running Xp pro so I am not sure what language would be better

You can do it witha batch file like this:

:: mover.bat
:loop
move A\*.img B
ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
goto :loop
:: DONE

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.

M2

Thanks M2, this works great, is there a way to transfer folders also and also run with the dos window minimized

thanks again

To run minimized add the following lines at the beginning of your script

@Echo Off
If %1.==. Start "%0" /Min %0 @ & GoTo :EOF

:LOOP
Move A\*.img B
Ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
GoTo :LOOP
:: DONE

To move folders is actually to rename them. Use the same command Move to achieve that, i.e.

Move Folder1 Folder2

Ivo, when i run the script you suggested it gives me the error "Windows cannot find 'and'make sure you typed the name correctly,and try again. To search for a file,clickthe Start button, and then click Search"

@Echo Off
If %1.==. Start "%0" /Min %0 @ &
GoTo :EOF
:LOOP
Move A\*.img B
Ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
GoTo :LOOP
:: DONE

thanks for your input

Hi IVO,

What does the @ in your line 2 do?

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.

M2

Hi M2 and graphica,

When I post a script I have allways tested it before and this case follows the rule. The script works fine under my Win XP SP2, any way for sake of safety use the following slightly modified code

@Echo Off
If %1.==. Start "%0" /Min %0 RUN
If %1.==. GoTo :EOF
:LOOP
Move A\*.img B
Ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
GoTo :LOOP

I suppose the problem is due to the If line the seems to span to rows ending with & while & GoTo :EOF should be the correct end.

The @ character, now replaced by the word RUN, is just to set up the %1 parameter that at first start must be left blank so triggering the Start command to minimize the window.

On the fly, M2, did you get my mail?
:: DONE

Hii IVO,

No, But I found choice.exe and downloaded it.

Thanks again.

When I get around to it, I'll test both CHOICEs and see what errors, if any.

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.

M2

m2 and Ivo thanks again ,it works perfectly, I have one more question regarding the move command in the batch file, is there a way to move a folder within the "IN" folder to the "out" folder, files move o.k but folders remain in the "IN" folder.The problem is I have no way of knowing what the name of this folder is as the names of the folders will never be the same.

thanks again for your assistance

Well graphica, as I posted, you can move the folders from the source to the target by the Move command with the limit either source and target must belong to the same logical drive. You need a compound For statement, i.e.

@Echo Off
If %1.==. Start "%0" /Min %0 RUN
If %1.==. GoTo :EOF
:LOOP
Move A\*.img B
For /F "tokens=* delims=" %%A in ('Dir A /AD /B') Do Move A\%%A B
Ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
GoTo :LOOP

where the For statement fits just ONE line without CR/LF starting with For and ending with B.

A and B must belong to the same drive.
This should achieve your target. If you experience any trouble, report to me as I do not tested it very accurately.

IVO, bear with me but I need some clarification
I have called the directory I will be receiving files/folders "IN" and the one the files/folders will be sent to as "OUT"

So so far I have

@Echo Off
If %1.==. Start "%0" /Min %0 RUN
If %1.==. GoTo :EOF
:LOOP
Move C:\In\*.* C:\Out
For /F "tokens=* delims=" %%A in ('Dir A /AD /B') Do Move A\%%A B
Ping 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 120000
GoTo :LOOP

The fifth line needs some touching up, and I'm afraid I'm not up to the task

thanks

Just replace the For /F line with the following

For /F "tokens=* delims=" %%A in ('Dir C:\In /AD /B') Do Move C:\In\%%A Out

where the For /F line starts with For /F and ends with Move C:\In\%%A Out witouth CR/LF as previously posted. As your source and target drive is the same (C:), no problem should arise.

Ivo -this works like a charm, thanks again for allyour help!!!