aqueduc 1.0.0

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Aqueduc

Aqueduc is a small script used to move or copy files and folders using preconfigured parameters.
It is usefull to automate recurring file transfers.

Requirement

• Python 3 (tested with python 3.7.2)

How to get

git clone https://github.com/Mozenn/Aqueduc.git

How to use

1. create a JSON configuration file following Configuration-file or by checking the example files in data/ folder

2. From the directory where the script file is located, run :

python aqueduc.py RelativePath/To/ConfigFile

Tips

Configuration file

Configurations files are in JSON format following this structure:

• target (str): Path of the destination folder where source items will be moved to
• sources (array)
  • path (str): Path of the file or folder to move
  • options
    • overwrite (boolean): true to overwrite the file in target destination if it already exists
    • removeExisting (boolean): true to remove the file in target destination if it already exists
    • move (boolean): true to move, false to copy
    • size_limit (number): size limit in bytes. Files having a size above this limit will not be moved/copied to target
    • forbidden_extensions(array): file having one of the specified extension will not be moved/copied to target
    • last_date_allowed (str): file not modified since the specified date will not be moved/copied to target

Other

• You can put the aqueduc.py file wherever you want and execute it from there, or add it to your PATH.