How to select (but not open) file in a directory?Hi All,
I'm trying to select a specific file in a directory:
This is probably a huge code, but I don't even know how to start. Does anybody know the command how to SELECT (but not open) a specific file? If someone can provide more code - it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Alex.
Quality and Process EngineeringRe: How to select (but not open) file in a directory? Thanks Jed. I have looked at this one, but it does not select the file on the drive. It suggests to open it:
What I generally want is to sort out a large set of files based on their properties. For example:
1. From JMP table select files 2 and 4,
2. Run the script to select only files 2 and 4;
3. Move those files in a different directory.
Maybe there is another way?
Thanks!
Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?I think Pick File () is what you're looking for.
Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?Hello @Alex19,
Could you explain what you mean by select? Using Pick File(), as @Jed_Campbell suggests, but save the resulting path to a variable, you can call upon it on other areas of your script. Below is an example.
mypath = Pick File( "Select a file", "$Desktop" );
show( mypath );
Edit:
Have you investigated Move File()? Together with Pick File(), you will be able to accomplish what you've outlined.
Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?There's also the List Files in Directory function that can be useful.
lstFiles = Files In Directory ("$DESKTOP/");
The Scripting Index has a bunch of file-related functions. To see them all, Select "File" in the left pane:
Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?Yes, I'm actually working on Move File now. I think I'll create a string to move all the selected files. It should work. Thanks!
