UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Hello,
This is my first post, so please forgive my obvious lack of UNIX knowledge. I am trying/needing to write a script that follows this functional flow:

1. Access a config file that contains format:

Code:

<directory> <filetype> <daterange> 
<directory> <filetype> <daterange> 
<directory> <filetype> <daterange> 
...

... per row, with no limit on the number of rows.

2. Copy these files meeting this criteria to a temp folder and zip them, using the current date/time as the zip file name.

This executable needs to be run daily at midnight (via crontab)?

Thank you for helping me solve this!

Welcome WildBeard83,

The best way to achieve your desired results is always to break them down into smaller and smaller steps. Consider doing it manually and try to work out what tasks you need to do and then break each one down further.

Most languages end up with a very few basic concepts:-If you can refine your logic then it makes it easier to eventually write the code but computers are very obedient. They do exactly what you tell them, even if that's not what you quite meant.

Running at midnight would mean scheduling with cron would be well worthwhile.

So, to clarify your requirements:-Sorry that there is no easy answer just yet, but if we can be certain of your needs, then I'm sure we can help you build something.


Regards,
Robin

Closing this thread, as the other seems to contain more discussion.
Complex File Move