FileMove *.* with exceptions

[Calistoga 0]

Hi all

Im am working on a simple script that will copy all files from on directory to another (from the desktop).

For example for moving all .exe files I use:

FileMove(@DesktopDir & "\*.exe", @DesktopDir & "\Random\", 9)

However, I want to move all files except from shortcuts (.lnk) is there any simple way to accomplish that?

Thanks in advance

[C2C 0]

why would it move shortcuts when you clearly commanded to move exe. tho moving the files could render some shortcuts invalid

[Calistoga 0]

Sorry, I want to use this code:

FileMove(@DesktopDir & "\*.*", @DesktopDir & "\Random\", 9)

But I want it not to move .lnk/shortcuts.

Edited April 24, 2008 by Encoded

[C2C 0]

FileMove(@DesktopDir & "\*.*", @DesktopDir & "\Random\", 9)

FileMove(@DesktopDir & "\Random\*.lnk", @DesktopDir, 9)

The stupidest solution (uh i mean simplest) is oftenly the best one

[Calistoga 0]

True, that works. However the icon layout will be totally messed up.

[C2C 0]

True, that works. However the icon layout will be totally messed up.

what do you mean

[Calistoga 0]

The icons will not be placed at the old position when you move them back from the \Random folder. Or am I wrong here?

[C2C 0]

Depends how youre icons are being aranged on the desktop in the first place . But aligned to grid or auto arrange when you take everything away and then just put back the links they will still populate the first free places so I think no scattering should occur

[Calistoga 0]

Ok, I'll give it a try.

EDIT:

Tested on two machines, XP and Vista. Works perfectly.

Thanks C2C for making me try it =P

Edited April 24, 2008 by Encoded

[C2C 0]

Np bro. Glad you made it. I wish i came up with some more genius-ier solution but hey this works

Ring if ya need anything

[Calistoga 0]

I certainly will