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How to select (but not open) file in a directory?

Alex19 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:30:32 GMT

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.

Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?

Jed_Campbell — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:40:48 GMT

I think Pick File () is what you're looking for.

Re: How to select (but not open) file in a directory?

Alex19 — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:08:54 GMT

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?

StarfruitBob — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:34:59 GMT

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?

Jed_Campbell — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:37:48 GMT

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?

Alex19 — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:58:13 GMT

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!