Comparing files using logic control

The File Compare Logic Control action allows you to make the execution of downstream actions dependent on the existence or age of a file.

On the Connections tab:

1. Enter a name and description.

2. Specify the path to the file being examined.

3. Define the pass criteria.

Possible applications include:

• Run a set of actions or macros if a file exists
• Run a set of actions or macros if a file has been modified within a certain timeframe
• Run a set of actions or macros if a file has been created within a certain timeframe

Compare files using logic control

1. Drag the File Compare Logic Control icon onto the design surface.
2. On the Configuration tab , enter a Name and a Description to identify this logic control, then configure the file comparison options:
   • For File Path, enter the path of the file being evaluated, or use the browse button to locate the file.
   • Indicate the criteria for passing the filter.
     • To base the criteria on only the presence of the file, select Exists.
     • To base the criteria on when the file was last changed, select Was modified within (d/h/m) and specify the value, such as 5d/2h/3m for within the last 5 days, 2 hours, and 3 minutes.
     • To base the criteria on the file being over a certain age, select Date and choose a date from the calendar, or select Days/Hours/Minutes (d/h/m) and specify the value, such as 5d/2h/10m for 5 days, 2 hours, and 10 minutes.