Log system with folder permission control

[Apek]

I have to make a log system with folder permission control.
This is the view of the system in general.
All developers in my department required to put the EXE file of their program (built with VB) in a folder in a server.
Before, all the developers are free to paste their EXE in the folder at anytime.Now all of them required to put the reason why new EXE is being made and what time the EXE is pasted in the folder. After these 2 things has been recorded then all of them is allowed to put their EXEs in the folder.
Here comes the problem, the folder in the server is permitted only for all of the developers, at anytime.So the developers are free to paste as they like without have to log the reason and time of the paste.The most detail that can be seen is when i change the view in the Windows Explorer to Details view and the Last Modified date and time will be seen.
But my boss want a proper system to manage this, dont ask me why, i just have to do my task.
So the system will paste the EXE from the developers local drive to the folder in the server.Before the EXE can be pasted in the folder, they are required to put the reason first and the time will be logged automatically.
But firstly,i have to set the folder permission to not allow anything to be pasted right?So in the system must be have some coding that can change the folder permission so that the EXE can pasted in the folder.

So,do my idea is smart enough or you guys have the better?
If anyone have sample coding related to my intention here you are welcome to paste it here.
Thanks in advanced!!!

[moinkhan]

I have to make a log system with folder permission control.
This is the view of the system in general.
All developers in my department required to put the EXE file of their program (built with VB) in a folder in a server.
Before, all the developers are free to paste their EXE in the folder at anytime.Now all of them required to put the reason why new EXE is being made and what time the EXE is pasted in the folder. After these 2 things has been recorded then all of them is allowed to put their EXEs in the folder.
Here comes the problem, the folder in the server is permitted only for all of the developers, at anytime.So the developers are free to paste as they like without have to log the reason and time of the paste.The most detail that can be seen is when i change the view in the Windows Explorer to Details view and the Last Modified date and time will be seen.
But my boss want a proper system to manage this, dont ask me why, i just have to do my task.
So the system will paste the EXE from the developers local drive to the folder in the server.Before the EXE can be pasted in the folder, they are required to put the reason first and the time will be logged automatically.
But firstly,i have to set the folder permission to not allow anything to be pasted right?So in the system must be have some coding that can change the folder permission so that the EXE can pasted in the folder.

So,do my idea is smart enough or you guys have the better?
If anyone have sample coding related to my intention here you are welcome to paste it here.
Thanks in advanced!!!

U don't have Visual Source Safe? ???

An ASP solution would be better in this scenario.... with a cool File Uploader Control....

[Apek]

What is visual Soure Safe?
Can you give me any URL the ASP sample like you said?

[moinkhan]

What is visual Soure Safe?
Can you give me any URL the ASP sample like you said?

Visual Source Safe is microsoft Source code control software.. which can be integrated with Visual Studio... It has all the features your boss seems to require..

Visual Source Safe official Page


Visual Source Safe FAQ



You can search google for ASP ASP File Upload

[Apek]

is only moinkhan know about this thing?
what about other gurus?

[dglienna]

If they are going to be compiling them, then they could go to Properties, and include Comments which will be included in the .exe, along with the other properties for that .exe (which could include the programmer, and the time)

[Apek]

Hmm..but that still cannot prevent if the developers is forgot to include those informations..if the using a system,by hook or by crook they must include them first if they forgot or they are stubborn...

[dglienna]

MzTools can supply information for them...

[Apek]

my department disallow third party application for VB...please,in short, they ask me to build a system...

[dglienna]

MzTools is a tool for developers that is free, and has many other features.
See this thread.

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=338419

[Apek]

i know..what i mean is my company really restrict any freeware or shareware..even i am very support the open source world but my working place here only trust Microsost as their favourite platform..any freeware or shareware is against the company policy..i dont mind if its only for my usage, but this program they requested will be used for the whole department..

[dglienna]

Well, as was said, Visual Source Safe is written by Microsoft, so your bosses should have no problem with it. They probably already have it. You just have to get everybody to start using it. Then, you can keep track of the source code, and if something doesn't work out, you can roll back to a different version of the programs. It does exactly what you want to do for you.

[Apek]

Hmmm...i never use source safe and dont know what the hell is that...but i guess i should start knowing this stuff...thanks all..

[dglienna]

If more than one person is working on a program, it's almost a necessity, to keep versions separate. One person could work on a section, and then combine it with other sections, that make up an app.

[Apek]

huh?but here each developer develop different program and not combination works is invloved...we are dedicated to develop different program...is that suitable with VSS?