rschroll Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 I'm new to autoit and have a question regarding file processing. I have a directory with approximately 1.5 million files. We are having to run a file converter program on every .doc file. I have the scripts working using FindFirstFile and FindNextFile to process through the directory. The problem I have is if the script gets interrupted for any reason and stops, then I have to start processing over again. Since I do know the last file that was processed, is there anyway to search for that file and begin the file processing from that point? Thanks for any help that can be provided?
Moderators Solution Melba23 Posted March 5, 2014 Moderators Solution Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) rschroll,I would use FileListToArray to get an array of the files. Then you can loop through them and keep a count of where you are so that if you are interrupted you know where to restart. M23And welcome to the AutoIt forum, by the way. Edited March 5, 2014 by Melba23 rschroll 1 Any of my own code posted anywhere on the forum is available for use by others without any restriction of any kind Open spoiler to see my UDFs: Reveal hidden contents ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columnsChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listingDate_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language usedExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBoxGUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUIGUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable framesGUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView itemsGUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeViewMarquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIsNoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxesNotify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the displayScrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single commandStringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit textToast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area
AdmiralAlkex Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Furthermore, Windows gives no guarantee that the order of the files will be the same even between subsequent runs, so knowing which file was last returned from FindNextFile() wouldn't do you any good anyway. You need either a sorted list or some other method to keep track of where you are. FileListToArray() is indeed a good point to start with. rschroll 1 .Some of my scripts: ShiftER, Codec-Control, Resolution switcher for HTC ShiftSome of my UDFs: SDL UDF, SetDefaultDllDirectories, Converting GDI+ Bitmap/Image to SDL Surface
rschroll Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 Thank you M23 and AdmiralAlkex for your help. I've implemented your suggestions.!!!
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