Compare Files Dynamic Action

About

This Compare Files Action performs a validation check against two sets of files by comparing their properties, via a check sum. The comparison can be done via the creation date as the comparison factor, or it can check to ensure that the MD5 checksums match. The files are successfully compared when the comparisons of both files are the same.

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

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

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