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  1. Aug 9th, 2003, 12:22 AM #1
    VaxoP
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    How can you detect when a file was created in a folder?

    anyone know?
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  2. Aug 9th, 2003, 12:27 AM #2
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    From your posts it seems that you are learning VB. NET from this forum
    There is a FileInfo and File class in System.IO namespace that you can look at them for what you need.
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    If you want to be notified when a file is created, take a look at the System.IO.FileSystemWatcher class; otherwise the previous reply is your answer
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    tried it, but it seems to log "I:\" fine, but does nothing with I:\Documents and Settings\VaxoP\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
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    is it possible to monitor subdirectories as well?
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    here's a quick example to get you started.
    VB Code:
    1. [COLOR=BLUE]Dim[/COLOR] fileTime [COLOR=BLUE]As[/COLOR] [COLOR=BLUE]String[/COLOR] = IO.File.GetCreationTime("C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat")

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    3. MessageBox.Show(fileTime)
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  8. Aug 9th, 2003, 08:47 AM #7
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    Originally posted by VaxoP
    is it possible to monitor subdirectories as well?
    Yes.
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    how can you monitor subdirectories as well?
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  11. Aug 9th, 2003, 06:16 PM #9
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    The FileSystemWatcher object has a IncludeSubdirectories property. Set it to true.
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