Logfile Name

Posts: 45 · arrmo 11 Dec 2009, 21:56

Hi,

Is there a way to determine the name of the log file used when running a batch
job? I ask because I'd like to send the log file in the body of an email, but
the filename changes each time.

Thanks!

Posts: 7052 · Zenju 13 Dec 2009, 13:41

> Is there a way to determine the name of the log file

Not directly. If it needn't be 100% accurate one could assemble the name from
current date and time before the sync-operation.
Or maybe the custom logfile directory can be used somehow?

Regards, Zenju

Posts: 45 · arrmo 13 Dec 2009, 23:22

Hi,

I found a workaround - as part of the batch file to send an email I check for
the most recent file. Do you want the info for your readme?

Thanks!

Anonymous 14 Dec 2009, 08:25

For similar needs I have the bat-file set up like this (blat is the tool to
send e-mails):
<pre><code>
DEL /Q *.log

FreeFileSync.exe backup.ffs_batch

FOR %%i IN (*.log) DO blat ....
</code></pre>

Posts: 7052 · Zenju 14 Dec 2009, 14:12

Clever trick! ;) However using "move" instead of delete could be a bit less
"final".

Posts: 3 · sawdustagain 2 Jul 2013, 21:22

Hi,

I found a workaround - as part of the batch file to send an email I check for
the most recent file. Do you want the info for your readme?

Thanks!arrmo

"as part of the batch file to send an email I check for
the most recent file"

I'd be interested to learn how you do that.