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# 1  
Old 11-08-2011
ISSUE IN main script
Hi ,

I have a script that will move files which have a datetime >= currentdate-N from a source to destination folder.the input parameter are 1) Configurable N days value,2) source folderand 3) destination folder and finally the output would be The old files are moved...I have developed the configuration file and the main script file and tha main script file is running successfully ... beloe are the code of both the files..


the structure of the properties file (archievefilemovement.config) is ....

Code:
###################################################################

#Properties file for moving files as per configurable Days value

###################################################################

#This is the source directoy from where the files will be picked up
SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp


#This directory path should end with a slash(/)
DestDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/test/


#Configurable N days value is assumed here of 3 days
Days=3

the structure of the main file is ....

Code:
#!/bin/sh 

. /home/p2000/sxs137/scripts/archievefilemovement.config

awk -F = '/Days=/{days=$2}/SrcDirectory=/{src=$2}/DestDirectory=/{dest=$2}END{print days, src, dest}' \
archievefilemovement.config |while read DAYS INDIR OUTDIR

do  

  find $INDIR -type f -mtime -$DAYS -exec mv {} $OUTDIR \;

Now want files of particular pattern should only be picked up, let say only text files to be picked up, so i would add a entry of the source file patterns in the properties file (archievefilemovement.config) ...



Code:
###################################################################

#Properties file for moving files as per configurable Days value

###################################################################

#This is the source directoy from where the files will be picked up
SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp


#This directory path should end with a slash(/)
DestDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/test/


#Configurable N days value is assumed here of 10 days
Days=3

#the pattern of the files
SourcefilePattern=*.txt

Now please guide me what changes would be there now in my main script file as I have added an extra input of source file pattern...tHANKS IN ADVANCE

---------- Post updated at 06:47 AM ---------- Previous update was at 04:29 AM ----------

Hi Guys,
please guide me on this issues...!!!Smilie
Last edited by vbe; 11-08-2011 at 10:19 AM..
# 2  
Old 11-08-2011
What is that Red stuff?
Your scripts are not complete so it is difficult to understand your issue (do you have one?)
If there is an issue please submit between code tags the output...

Otherwise if you are just willing to add new functions to your script try to be more clear
Is it adding a new argument to your search? (find ...) in which case look at the man pages of find how to add options ( you will need I suppose -name "*.txt " ), or was it something else?
Last edited by vbe; 11-08-2011 at 11:18 AM.. Reason: typos
# 3  
Old 11-08-2011
I wonder if its not a rewriting of conf file and script:
If you give a file pattern to look for, then it will impact the source directory which is of no use anymore since the files will be:
Code:
SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp
SourcefilePattern=*.txt
FILE2MOVE=$rcDirectory/$SourcefilePattern

And so your can rethink your find command...
# 4  
Old 11-08-2011
Quote:
Originally Posted by vbe
I wonder if its not a rewriting of conf file and script:
If you give a file pattern to look for, then it will impact the source directory which is of no use anymore since the files will be:
Code:
SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp
SourcefilePattern=*.txt
FILE2MOVE=$rcDirectory/$SourcefilePattern

And so your can rethink your find command...

I have a script that read some values from the properties file and move files from source folder to destination folder based upon the modification time of the files created (N configurable days) ...

below is the structure of properties file



Code:
###################################################################

#Properties file for moving files as per configurable Days value(modification time created)

###################################################################

#This is the source directoy from where the files will be picked up
SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp


#This directory path should end with a slash(/)
DestDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/test/


#Configurable N days value is assumed here of 3 days
Days=3

below is the code of the main script file



Code:
#!/bin/sh 

. /home/p2000/sxs137/scripts/archievefilemovement.config

awk -F = '/Days=/{days=$2}/SrcDirectory=/{src=$2}/DestDirectory=/{dest=$2}END{print days, src, dest}' \
archievefilemovement.config |while read DAYS INDIR OUTDIR

do  

  find $INDIR -type f -mtime -$DAYS -exec mv {} $OUTDIR \;

Now I want to add extra functionality in the above properties file that it should pick the text files from the source folders that is the main properties file would be now

Code:
###################################################################
  
  #Properties file for moving files as per configurable Days value
  
  ###################################################################
  
  #This is the source directoy from where the files will be picked up
  SrcDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/temp
  
  
  #This directory path should end with a slash(/)
  DestDirectory=/home/p2000/sxs137/ODS_Project/test/
  
  
  #Configurable N days value is assumed here of 3 days
  Days=3

  #the pattern of the files
   SourcefilePattern=*.txt

what changes would now in my main script file ...please guide me ..!!
# 5  
Old 11-08-2011
Let's make sure when we "guide" you, YOU understand the 'guidance'.
In your config file, change this:
Code:

SourcefilePattern='*.txt'

Before proceeding to the next change, please explain WHY this change is needed.

Note: I'd ask all 'good Samaritans' to wait for the OP's explanation before proceeding further!
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nks342
# 6  
Old 11-08-2011
Quote:
Originally Posted by vgersh99
Let's make sure when we "guide" you, YOU understand the 'guidance'.
In your config file, change this:
Code:

SourcefilePattern='*.txt'

Before proceeding to the next change, please explain WHY this change is needed.

Note: I'd ask all 'good Samaritans' to wait for the OP's explanation before proceeding further!

Hi vgersh,

Thanx a lot for the guidance,I am sorry , please explain why to write that pattern inside the single quotes...!!
# 7  
Old 11-08-2011
Quote:
Originally Posted by nks342
Hi vgersh,

Thanx a lot for the guidance,I am sorry , please explain why to write that pattern inside the single quotes...!!
There's nothing to be sorry about - all you need to think/know is how your script is implemented and why. Doing so will make you more knowledgeable and efficient solving your own issues.
Please think of how your 'main' script "sources" your config files - this should be enough of a hint for you.
Spend some time and effort on that first...
We're willing to help only the willing ones.
Good luck!
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nks342
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