Batch files to do an action if link is modified

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Hello People I wanted to make a batch file do something if the number of a text file has the text changed. Like if a text file text is 1.0 in the file cver.txt and I change it to 1.3 How do I make the batch file notice that and display text saying

the file cver.txt has changed please go and get it!

How do I do this? Please help!!!

Posted 6-Nov-13 17:26pm

Braydon

Updated 6-Nov-13 17:27pm

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One option would be to record the current number in a database somewhere, then compare that to the version of the file.

Posted 6-Nov-13 17:31pm

_Damian S_

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Braydon 7-Nov-13 8:44am

Well this is a drop box link if you where wondering.

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ArunRajendra · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-06T17:38:00

Solution 2

I am not sure but I guess this will help you to get started. By the way this is based on power shell script and not batch file. This post for new files instead you can query for modified date and time. Check this link.

powershell-check-folder-for-new-files[^]

Posted 6-Nov-13 17:38pm

ArunRajendra

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Braydon 7-Nov-13 8:45am

I don't have power shell but thanks.