compare string name files

[Samosi]

Hi,

I have a VI that compare the numbers files in the folders. If the numbers files changes, he execute

a script in diadem else nothing.

I would replace this counter of files by a function that compare two string name of files.

For example:

1st name file acquisition :10-57-35-7-2-2008.acq

2nd name file acquisition : 5_10-57-35-7-2-2008.acq

I want just compare that is bold.

If that is in bold aren't identical, I would execute a script in diadem

I join VI of my application.

[GerdW]

Hi samosi,

could you try the attached vi?

The vi in the upper left is found in advanced file functions palette...


Message Edited by GerdW on 03-06-2008 04:02 PM

[smercurio_fc]

Greetings. Is there a specific format to what's in bold? For example, is it always the same number of characters? Or, could you have 10-57-35-07-02-2008.acq? It seems that the month and day is formatted as a single character. One way to do this is to search the file name string for "-", and then take the text starting at 2 characters back, or the text that appears after the "_" if there's one there. A more explicit answer can be provided if you can provide more details on the format of the string.

A suggestion is attached.

[BenjaminR]

Hi,

In attachment you have an example to perform this comparation. Let me know if it's ok for you.

[smercurio_fc]

Tip for previous example: You can just use the "offset of match" output with a <0 or >=0 Comparison function (depending on whether you want the indicator to indicate match or no match). Less code.