Moving File from one folder to another

Question

Hi All,

I am trying to move one file which is used as an Input to the workflow to be moved once workflow has run.  Accordingly, I have put command in the Event tab as

"MOVE /Y "\Input Folder\*.csv" "\Input Folder\Archive"" and selected "After Run". But after running the workflow i am getting the below error msg "The system cannot find the file specified". Not sure where i am going wrong.

Note: - The same command is working fine if I directly execute it from the command tab.

Can anybody help me resolve this issue.

jrlindem · Accepted Answer

I would recommend using the Run Command Tool if you want to use .bat syntax.  Here's an example using robocopy to move a file from one place to another.

You'll use the [cmd] field in your Run Command Tool to execute the command in .bat

Let me know if you need help with the Run Command tool.  You'll likely also use a Block Until Done to ensure your data or workflow completes before you attempt to move the file(s).

Hope that helps, -Jay

quintinmorrow · Accepted Answer

In Alteryx, moving files is usually simpler than it looks. I’ve handled this by using the Directory tool or a Run Command with a basic move operation, depending on flexibility needed. Paths and permissions are the usual culprits when it fails. Once those are correct, automating file moves between folders works reliably and saves a lot of manual cleanup after workflows run.

caltang · Accepted Answer

Check out this: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Community-Gallery/Move-files-between-folders/ta-p/998936

Seems to solve your need as well.

Else, more community posts:

* https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Moving-files-to-another-directory/td-p/825389
* https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Copy-csv-files-from-One-folder-to-Another-folder/td-p/1413613
* https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Move-file-on-Box-Folder/td-p/1317628

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