Copy csv files from One folder to Another folder!!!

Dhilip_Kumar

Hi,

I would like your guidance on an issue I am facing.

In my workflow, I need to copy files from 3 different directory and paste them into another directory without opening them. However, at times, another user may have the source file open, which causes Alteryx to throw an error and stop the process.

To avoid this issue, I am looking for a solution that allows the workflow to run successfully even if the input file is opened by another user.

Please advise me.

Thanks

Dhilip Kumar

jrlindem

@Hsandness You are correct that you can't MOVE files if they are open, but you can copy them and then access the new copy in the workflow even if the file is open.

Regarding my earlier post and link to another thread, using Run Command to copy (or robocopy) and then access the new copy is the right approach and should work to accomplish the ask.