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How can I copy an entire folder that contains multiple layers of subfolders?

BabyDoragon — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:29:25 GMT

When I need to copy an entire folder, I can use the `copy file()` function for step-by-step copying each file in this folder. Using `Files In Directory()` to obtain the names of all files in the folder, and for looping copying files.
However, if the folder I need to copy contains subfolders, using `copy file` will result in errors. In fact, if there are multiple layers of subfolders within the folder that I need to copy, it becomes difficult for me to write JSL.
Are there any good suggestions for solving the issue of copying folders that contain multiple layers of subfolders?

Re: How can I copy an entire folder that contains multiple layers of subfolders?

txnelson — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:45:20 GMT

You have not described the issue in sufficient detail to allow for a solution.

What errors are you getting when dealing with subfolders? Are you attempting to copy the subfolder file to the same subfolder on a different drive or are all files going to end up on a single folder?

Re: How can I copy an entire folder that contains multiple layers of subfolders?

mmarchandFSLR — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:09:56 GMT

Have you looked at Copy Directory()?

Re: How can I copy an entire folder that contains multiple layers of subfolders?

BabyDoragon — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:05:05 GMT

// Create Sample Flie in Document folder (a folder with one text file and a sub folder which also have a text file)
baseDir = "$DOCUMENTS";
dir = baseDir || "/" || Substitute( MDYHMS( Today() ), "/", "-", ":", "." );
Create Directory( dir );
theText = "Copy Test";
Save Text File( dir || "/0_Test Copy1.txt", theText );
dir2 = dir || "/" || Substitute( MDYHMS( Today() ), "/", "-", ":", "." );
Create Directory( dir2 );
Save Text File( dir2 || "/Test Copy2.txt", theText );
//Copy Sample Files
Wait( 1 );
CopyFilesList = Files In Directory( dir );
CopyPath= baseDir || "/" || Substitute( MDYHMS( Today() ), "/", "-", ":", "." );
//The error message appears when the copy target is a folder.
For( Count = 1, Count <= N Items( CopyFilesList ), Count++,
	Copy File( dir || "/" || CopyFilesList[Count], CopyPath || "/" || CopyFilesList[Count] )
);

The error message occurs after running the example above. An error message appears when the copy target is a folder.