Looping through files in directory and saving them seperately

Question

I have a directory with a list of files, and I want to perform a slight rename (replace spaces with underscores) and save them in a different format.

Here's a snapshot of the workflow, and the data we have just after the select tool:

The fullpath appears correctly here, and I have a control parameter in my batch macro to read it in:

I then assign a new filepath (as you can see) and I've made sure to take the new full_path variable at the end.

But the issue seems to be that the control parameter isn't updating with record number 2 - it just runs record 1 twice. Any ideas why?

omar_velor · Answer

@fmvizcaino 
"(it is common to forget to select)"

It actually is common to forget! Have been struggling with a workflow for hours, and it was that selection what I was missing!

Cheers!!

fmvizcaino · Answer

Hi @Aaraeus ,

One thing that can be happening is the action tool not updating the input data tool properly.

For that, you have two options there:

1. Use the input data tool option in the drop-down

2. Use the update value, but in that case, you need to select as image below (it is common to forget to select)

Best,

Fernando V.

Thableaus · Answer

Hi @Aaraeus

There are some things you could double check

- There's a sample tool in your workflow. How's that configured?

Also, how's your batch macro configuration window? Could you please take screenshots as well?

Cheers,