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Move or delete a file after a time period

How would such a program look that the user specifies the length of time that the file should be moved or deleted after or if a file size goes over a certain limit?

 

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While loop that periodically checks the file size and modified date (File/Directory Info function should do it).  If it goes higher in size and elapsed time, delete or move and quit.  I would use a wait of something like 500ms.  Also allow a way for the user to stop the loop.


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Thanks for your reply,

 

Would it be possible to see a simple VI example of this?

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Something like this


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How would the user choose between moving or deleting the file after that time period ?

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@PauldePaor wrote:

How would the user choose between moving or deleting the file after that time period ?


Boolean switch.  Enum.  The enum would probably be the better way since it is more self documenting and easier for the user to see what is happening.


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How would the enum work if the greater than function is already wired to the case selector?

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You have another case structure inside of the current case structure.


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