Check File Date Dynamic Action

About

The Check File Date Action is used to check if a file creation/modification date is within specified period for example: today, last week, previous yer and so on

Metadata tab

1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

From/To Parameters examples

1. When What To Check Parameter is “Day” and From and To are 0 Action checks if “File Date” is Today
2. When What To Check Parameter is “Day” and From and To are 1 Action checks if “File Date” is Yesterday
3. When What To Check Parameter is “Month” and From = 1 and To = 1 Action checks if “File Date” is within Last Month

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

Related Actions

1. Change Encoding Action
2. Compare Files Action
3. Check File Action
4. Check File Date Action
5. File Meta Data Action
6. Copy Files Action
7. Copy File Action
8. Move File Action
9. Rename File Action
10. Delete File Action
11. Keep File Action
12. Merge File Action
13. Change File Attributes Action
14. Files List Action
15. Replace String Action
16. Open File Action
17. Encrypt Action
18. Decrypt Action

Useful Links

• Debugging Actions
• Working With Variables

Video Tutorial