Powershell - How to rename a file after moving it?
I am currently working on a project that requires that I move a file, and then rename it. I am using this code to move it and that is working. However, the rename portion is not taking place as it should. I cannot figure out why this isn't working. What have I goofed up? I have been beating my head against my desk for at least 20 minutes trying to figure this out.
# Variables for Watcher
$folder = "C:Program FilesWhateverConnectorExportJobStatus"
$filter = '*.txt'
$date=(get-date -Format d) -replace("/")
$time=(get-date -Format t) -replace(":")
# Watcher + Settings
$fsw = New-Object IO.FileSystemWatcher $folder, $filter
$fsw.IncludeSubdirectories = $false
$fsw.NotifyFilter = [IO.NotifyFilters]'FileName', 'DirectoryName'
# Register Event (when file is created)
$onCreated = Register-ObjectEvent $fsw Created -SourceIdentifier FileCreated
-Action
# Foreach file loop
ForEach ($f in $fsw)
if (($File = Get-Item $Event.SourceEventArgs.FullPath
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asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
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I am currently working on a project that requires that I move a file, and then rename it. I am using this code to move it and that is working. However, the rename portion is not taking place as it should. I cannot figure out why this isn't working. What have I goofed up? I have been beating my head against my desk for at least 20 minutes trying to figure this out.
# Variables for Watcher
$folder = "C:Program FilesWhateverConnectorExportJobStatus"
$filter = '*.txt'
$date=(get-date -Format d) -replace("/")
$time=(get-date -Format t) -replace(":")
# Watcher + Settings
$fsw = New-Object IO.FileSystemWatcher $folder, $filter
$fsw.IncludeSubdirectories = $false
$fsw.NotifyFilter = [IO.NotifyFilters]'FileName', 'DirectoryName'
# Register Event (when file is created)
$onCreated = Register-ObjectEvent $fsw Created -SourceIdentifier FileCreated
-Action
# Foreach file loop
ForEach ($f in $fsw)
if (($File = Get-Item $Event.SourceEventArgs.FullPath
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asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
2
Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32
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I am currently working on a project that requires that I move a file, and then rename it. I am using this code to move it and that is working. However, the rename portion is not taking place as it should. I cannot figure out why this isn't working. What have I goofed up? I have been beating my head against my desk for at least 20 minutes trying to figure this out.
# Variables for Watcher
$folder = "C:Program FilesWhateverConnectorExportJobStatus"
$filter = '*.txt'
$date=(get-date -Format d) -replace("/")
$time=(get-date -Format t) -replace(":")
# Watcher + Settings
$fsw = New-Object IO.FileSystemWatcher $folder, $filter
$fsw.IncludeSubdirectories = $false
$fsw.NotifyFilter = [IO.NotifyFilters]'FileName', 'DirectoryName'
# Register Event (when file is created)
$onCreated = Register-ObjectEvent $fsw Created -SourceIdentifier FileCreated
-Action
# Foreach file loop
ForEach ($f in $fsw)
if (($File = Get-Item $Event.SourceEventArgs.FullPath
powershell powershell-v2.0 powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
I am currently working on a project that requires that I move a file, and then rename it. I am using this code to move it and that is working. However, the rename portion is not taking place as it should. I cannot figure out why this isn't working. What have I goofed up? I have been beating my head against my desk for at least 20 minutes trying to figure this out.
# Variables for Watcher
$folder = "C:Program FilesWhateverConnectorExportJobStatus"
$filter = '*.txt'
$date=(get-date -Format d) -replace("/")
$time=(get-date -Format t) -replace(":")
# Watcher + Settings
$fsw = New-Object IO.FileSystemWatcher $folder, $filter
$fsw.IncludeSubdirectories = $false
$fsw.NotifyFilter = [IO.NotifyFilters]'FileName', 'DirectoryName'
# Register Event (when file is created)
$onCreated = Register-ObjectEvent $fsw Created -SourceIdentifier FileCreated
-Action
# Foreach file loop
ForEach ($f in $fsw)
if (($File = Get-Item $Event.SourceEventArgs.FullPath
powershell powershell-v2.0 powershell-v3.0
powershell powershell-v2.0 powershell-v3.0
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
edited Nov 14 '18 at 15:22
Steve Weaver
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
asked Nov 14 '18 at 14:58
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
3411315
2
Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32
add a comment |
2
Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32
2
2
Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32
Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32
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The pipeline is broken when there's no object output. move-item doesn't output an object unless the -passthru parameter is used. Also, set-sleep doesn't output anything. So, rename-item is never reached.
Replace the pipes after move-item and sleep with semicolons, and it should work.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
toastifertoastifer
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I actually fixed this removing the piped rename and replacing it with a 5 second sleep. I do the rename after the sleep and it works fine now. Still not sure why the rename wasnt working in the piped command though.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 15:43
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
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The pipeline is broken when there's no object output. move-item doesn't output an object unless the -passthru parameter is used. Also, set-sleep doesn't output anything. So, rename-item is never reached.
Replace the pipes after move-item and sleep with semicolons, and it should work.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
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The pipeline is broken when there's no object output. move-item doesn't output an object unless the -passthru parameter is used. Also, set-sleep doesn't output anything. So, rename-item is never reached.
Replace the pipes after move-item and sleep with semicolons, and it should work.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
toastifertoastifer
12516
add a comment |
The pipeline is broken when there's no object output. move-item doesn't output an object unless the -passthru parameter is used. Also, set-sleep doesn't output anything. So, rename-item is never reached.
Replace the pipes after move-item and sleep with semicolons, and it should work.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
toastifertoastifer
12516
The pipeline is broken when there's no object output. move-item doesn't output an object unless the -passthru parameter is used. Also, set-sleep doesn't output anything. So, rename-item is never reached.
Replace the pipes after move-item and sleep with semicolons, and it should work.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
toastifertoastifer
12516
edited Nov 14 '18 at 16:27
answered Nov 14 '18 at 16:09
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I actually fixed this removing the piped rename and replacing it with a 5 second sleep. I do the rename after the sleep and it works fine now. Still not sure why the rename wasnt working in the piped command though.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 15:43
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
add a comment |
I actually fixed this removing the piped rename and replacing it with a 5 second sleep. I do the rename after the sleep and it works fine now. Still not sure why the rename wasnt working in the piped command though.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 15:43
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
add a comment |
I actually fixed this removing the piped rename and replacing it with a 5 second sleep. I do the rename after the sleep and it works fine now. Still not sure why the rename wasnt working in the piped command though.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 15:43
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
I actually fixed this removing the piped rename and replacing it with a 5 second sleep. I do the rename after the sleep and it works fine now. Still not sure why the rename wasnt working in the piped command though.
answered Nov 14 '18 at 15:43
Steve WeaverSteve Weaver
3411315
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Why aren't you renaming the file with the move? You're doing more steps than necessary.
– TheIncorrigible1
Nov 14 '18 at 16:32