Get File Status

The Get File Status object is used to collect information about a file, such as filename, size, owner, and when it was last changed. Then, insert a Published Data item from this object in another object to work with the status details.

How it is used

Use the Get File Status object to check the time a file was last changed before copying it to another location.

Configuration

To configure the Get File Status object you need to know the path and filename of the file that you want status information for.

Details tab

 

File	Type the path and filename of the file that you want status information for.

Connection tab

You must configure a connection to a UNIX computer before you can use this object. To configure a connection, see Connecting to a UNIX Server for instructions.

Select the connection name that you want to use from the Server drop-down list.

Available Published Data

 

Name	Description
File name	The name of the file you are checking the status information for.
Size	The size of the file you are checking.
File exists	Determines whether the file exists or not, and displays “true” or “false”.
Time Modified	The last time the file was modified.
File owner	The user id of the owner of the file.

Common Published Data