Condition type - File

The File condition lets you check information about a certain file before running your task or job.

When you have selected Condition type File, the File tab is added which includes all settings related to this condition.

File path

First you have to select a file. Write the full UNC path to the file, or select it by double-click on the file browser button to the right.

Credentials

If your file is located at a network resource or any other protected area, it may require some "credentials" to access that file. Select a credential from the list. The credentials are stored globally, which lets you create new credentials that can be accessed in different levels and functions in VisualCron. Click on Manage credentials to add a credential that you may require.

The following check types exists for the File condition, more types may be added upon request:

File exists

Checks whether a file exists or not. Select true or false.

File content

This check type tries to read the content of a file and compare it, depending on your match type "Is", "Is not", "Contains", to the string you specify in the text box to the right.