Deleting older files

[adarsh2608]

Hello,

Every time when I run the workflow new files are generated . i want alteryx to check the directory and if the number of files is more than or equal to 10 then it should delete last 5 files 

[Felipe_Ribeir0]

Hi @adarsh2608 

Take a look at this solution, you can adapt it to your use case.

Deleting Files Using Batch Files - Alteryx Community

[adarsh2608]

I have tried that , but there is restriction in running command , is there any other alternative way to delete files 

[Felipe_Ribeir0 · Accepted solution]

Hi @adarsh2608 , there is this other way, the files can be deleted using the python component. Please test this macro, i built it to do this task.

Delete Files - Alteryx Community

Basically you need to pass the filepaths to the macro and it will handle the task.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

If the provided answer helped you to solve the problem/was correct, please accept it as a solution :)

Thanks.

[adarsh2608]

Hello @Felipe_Ribeir0 ,

Thanks for the reply ,.

[adarsh2608]

Hello @Felipe_Ribeir0 ,

Thanks for the reply , it worked