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Move a csv file

mhutcheson
6 - Meteoroid

Hello,

 

What is the easiest way to move CSV's files?  Is there solution out of the box or do I need to call a .Bat file?

 

Regards,

 

Michael

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MichalM
Alteryx
Alteryx

Hi @mhutcheson

 

Could you please let us know what exactly you mean when you say you want to move the csv? Do you simply want to take a csv and save it elsewhere?

 

Thanks

Michal

mhutcheson
6 - Meteoroid

Hello,

 

Yes, move a CSV file from one folder to another in a Windows environment.

 

Regards,

 

Michael

MichalM
Alteryx
Alteryx

Thanks for confirming Michael.

 

The easiest approach would be to read the csv in using Input Data tool and save it into the other folder using the Output Data tool.

You can also use Alteryx to build a batch file which does the same and execute it using the Run command tool.

 

Hope that makes sense.

 

Michal

Scott_T
5 - Atom

wouldn't that create a new file in the destination directory as well as leave the original file in the source directory?  perhaps i'm not understanding but that sounds like a file copy and not a move.

MichalM
Alteryx
Alteryx

This is correct @Scott_T.

In order to move the file without leaving it in the original location, executing a batch file using the Run command tool would be the only option.

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