Compare Like Files by Name

[Link86]

Hi,

I am working on a workflow that will tell me about any changes between like files. The files have the same name but come from different directories. I am bringing all files including subdirectories with the directory tool. What I want to do is make sure that files of the same name are always compared. IE: Compare file Invoice from Directory A to Invoice in Directory B. I want to be sure that Invoice from A is not compared to Budget in B. Is there a way to do this?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[OllieClarke · Accepted solution]

Hey @Link86 

One of the fields the Directory input gives you is [FileName]. You can use this as a join clause to only connect the same files

Then you can apply your logic.

If you only want 1 directory tool, then you can take the following approach:

Does that help?

Ollie

[Link86]

@OllieClarke , Awesome, this helps. Thank you.

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @Link86 

To ensure ONLY a specific file (w or w/o prefix/suffix), config the File Specification in the Directory Tool.