Re: Unable to verify copied file

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 10/22/04 

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:23:56 +0200

R. Baker wrote:

> I'm a newb to vbscripting and need a bit of help. I need to copy a
> file from a server for which the actual filename will vary when copied
> (virus definition file). The file will always have a XDB extension
> though, and there's only ever one of these files on the server share.
> I can copy file to my client using the wshFSO.CopyFile with *.XDB as
> the argument. However, it is my understanding that you can't verify
> file copy with return codes from the CopyFile method. (If I'm wrong
> please correct me). So I tried a wshFSO.FileExists searching for
> *.XDB. I suspect it doesn't like wildcards in this instance, as I've
> been able to search for files if I use complete filenames, but not
> *.XDB.
>
> Is there another way to verify the exisistence of a file, or check
> that the file copy was successful?
Hi

I suggest you wrap cmd.exe's copy command instead:

'--------------------8<----------------------

Set oShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

sSourceDir = "T:\some folder on server here"
sTargetDir = "C:\some folder on computer here"

' Copy using wild card, and with overwrite, binary and verify switch set
' Supports spaces in folder/file names
sCmd = "%comspec% /c copy /y /b /v """ _
        & sSourceDir & "\*.XDB"" """ & sTargetDir & "\"""

iRC = oShell.Run(sCmd, 0, True)

If iRC = 0 Then
   WScript.Echo "Copy OK"
Else
   WScript.Echo "Copy failed!"
End If

'--------------------8<---------------------- 

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