4 Replies Latest reply on Jun 12, 2014 11:17 AM by Tim Webb

Replicating files into and out of the vault

Cory Engdahl Jun 10, 2014 1:28 PM

Is it possible to have a directory outside of the vault that could intermittently be polled for new files and be replicated into the vault?

I currently have a directory set that populates via a Microsoft Outlook macro. If an email condition is met, the message and attachments are saved into a directory. I would like to bring these files into EPDM automatically and overwrite on a regular basis. Likewise, it would be nice to replicate a directory of files in EPDM to a location outside of the vault for other use.

Thanks

-Cory

Re: Replicating files into and out of the vault

Cory Engdahl Jun 11, 2014 11:09 AM (in response to Cory Engdahl)
I believe I could write an API for this.

It would consist of a login procedure, and use of the GetFileCopy method.

Login to vault
GetFileCopy to copy files in a directory outside of the vault
Paste to a path inside the vault
Vice Versa to export files

Can anyone confirm that this is a valid approach?
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  Tim Webb Jun 11, 2014 4:50 PM (in response to Cory Engdahl)
  
  Hi Cory,
  
  Yes, it's valid with a minor change and you'll have a challenge triggering the API to run.
  
  Your code will need to follow your pseudo code but yes, it could be done although GetFileCopy only works on files inside EPDM. You'll need to use AddFile instead.
  
  Would love to consult with you on this if you need the assistance.
  
  Tim CEPA
  http://www.equivaq.com
  
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    Cory Engdahl Jun 12, 2014 10:08 AM (in response to Tim Webb)
    
    Thank you for the reply. I will be sure to keep you in the loop if I pursue this task.
    
    Just one quick question, I recently discovered our company does not currently have Microsoft Visual Studio installed. Do you know if Visual Studio Express would be sufficient for such a task?
    
    Much appreciated,
    
    Cory
    
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      Tim Webb Jun 12, 2014 11:17 AM (in response to Cory Engdahl)
      
      Yes it will work but you won't have the robust debugging capabilities.
      
      Let me know.
      
      Tim CEPA
      http://www.equivaq.com
      
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