Jump to content

Latest file in a folder


GAM
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi, I have a folder where new builds are copied everyday. Now my task is "HOW TO FIND THE LATEST FILE in that folder?" Help!

You need _FileListToArray() and FileGetTime(). Exists another examples on forum, try to search.

When the words fail... music speaks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Since the function is pretty easy to write, I made it for you.

#include <File.au3>

MsgBox(0, "", _FindLatest(@ScriptDir))

Func _FindLatest($dir)
    Local $latest[2]
    $files = _FileListToArray($dir, "*", 1)
    For $i = 1 To UBound($files) - 1
        If FileGetTime($files[$i], 1, 1) > $latest[0] Or $i = 1 Then
            $latest[0] = FileGetTime($files[$i], 1, 1)
            $latest[1] = $i
        EndIf
    Next
    Return $files[$latest[1]]
EndFunc  ;==>_FindLatest

:P

Broken link? PM me and I'll send you the file!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 years later...

#include <File.au3>

MsgBox(0, "", _FindLatest(@ScriptDir))

Func _FindLatest($dir)
    Local $latest[2]
    $files = _FileListToArray($dir, "*", 1)
    For $i = 1 To UBound($files) - 1
        If FileGetTime($files[$i], 1, 1) > $latest[0] Or $i = 1 Then
            $latest[0] = FileGetTime($files[$i], 1, 1)
            $latest[1] = $i
        EndIf
    Next
    Return $files[$latest[1]]
EndFunc  ;==>_FindLatest

Your code saved me some time, but I'm having a bit of a problem with it...:

When I run the script from inside the folder I want to check this works like a charm, but once I add the exact same code into a script lying somewhere else and (ofc) changes the specified dir to a dir variable, the scrips just over and over gives me the same folder name! Even when I'm creating new folders into that same folder it will only give me the name of the (now) oldest folder and not the latest one.

So in short: Code works when run from a script inside the folder to check, but not when used from a script in a distant folder (and yes, the @ScriptDir has been replaced with a variable for the dir path).

Does anyone have an answer to this? ;)

Best regards,

zvvyt

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Moderators

zvvyt,

I imagine that you need to add the full path to the filename when using FileGetTime so that it knows where to look. :)

FileGetTime($dir & "" & $files[$i], 1, 1)

Am I right? ;)

M23

Public_Domain.png.2d871819fcb9957cf44f4514551a2935.png 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:

Spoiler

ArrayMultiColSort ---- Sort arrays on multiple columns
ChooseFileFolder ---- Single and multiple selections from specified path treeview listing
Date_Time_Convert -- Easily convert date/time formats, including the language used
ExtMsgBox --------- A highly customisable replacement for MsgBox
GUIExtender -------- Extend and retract multiple sections within a GUI
GUIFrame ---------- Subdivide GUIs into many adjustable frames
GUIListViewEx ------- Insert, delete, move, drag, sort, edit and colour ListView items
GUITreeViewEx ------ Check/clear parent and child checkboxes in a TreeView
Marquee ----------- Scrolling tickertape GUIs
NoFocusLines ------- Remove the dotted focus lines from buttons, sliders, radios and checkboxes
Notify ------------- Small notifications on the edge of the display
Scrollbars ----------Automatically sized scrollbars with a single command
StringSize ---------- Automatically size controls to fit text
Toast -------------- Small GUIs which pop out of the notification area

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 6 years later...
On 6/16/2012 at 7:30 AM, Melba23 said:

zvvyt,

 

I imagine that you need to add the full path to the filename when using FileGetTime so that it knows where to look. :)

 

FileGetTime($dir & "" & $files[$i], 1, 1)

Am I right? ;)

 

M23

What is the $files variable doing? What should we initialize it to? How does the FileGetTime work?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

$files

Is the array for the file list

$files[0]

will be the total quantity of files

$files[1]

the first file, and so on only instead of numbers you have another variable that will increase in number so..there you go, loop though all files.

Spoiler

Renamer - Rename files and folders, remove portions of text from the filename etc.

GPO Tool - Export/Import Group policy settings.

MirrorDir - Synchronize/Backup/Mirror Folders

BeatsPlayer - Music player.

Params Tool - Right click an exe to see it's parameters or execute them.

String Trigger - Triggers pasting text or applications or internet links on specific strings.

Inconspicuous - Hide files in plain sight, not fully encrypted.

Regedit Control - Registry browsing history, quickly jump into any saved key.

Time4Shutdown - Write the time for shutdown in minutes.

Power Profiles Tool - Set a profile as active, delete, duplicate, export and import.

Finished Task Shutdown - Shuts down pc when specified window/Wndl/process closes.

NetworkSpeedShutdown - Shuts down pc if download speed goes under "X" Kb/s.

IUIAutomation - Topic with framework and examples

Au3Record.exe

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...