doing something the moment a file is created

[jamesp0tter]

well, something like the topic states.. like, the moment i create a file, the eggdrop will *do something*, like getting the file content and posting it somewhere, then deleting it and wait for another creation.

can this be done or do i have to bind the *proc of checking file exists* to each minute? :\

tkx in advance

[ppslim]

There is no Tcl way to trace file changes, and I don't know about other program based versions.

Even if there are any commands that can be used (not pure Tcl that is), it would be far simpler to do a check using timers.

[De Kus]

in tcl-commands.doc are all binds availble listed.

[jamesp0tter]

ppslim:

hmm, ok.. so, i'll put a timer that checks if a file exist every 30 seconds or so.. don't you think that'll use lots of memory? :\
i'm trying to find the most accurate and less-memory-used proc..
could you give your opinion pls
is timers the best?

tkx

[ppslim]

It all depends, your question was rather vague.

Are you checking to see if any old file is created?

Are you looking for a file with a specific name?

Any file within a certain set of directories?

[jamesp0tter]

nope, just a specific file, one only, in one dir as well..
i was thinking about sending the info to a mysql table & then tell bot to grab it, but that's other issue..
so, just to check if, for ex "somefile.txt" exists in curr dir, is the best method to use timers?

tkx []

[ppslim]

Code: Select all

proc our_checkfile {file time} {
  if {[file exists $file]} { our_fileexists $file }
  utimer $time [list our_checkfile $file $time]
}

out_checkfile /home/ppslim/text.txt 30

That will check for the file every 30 seconds, and call "our_fileexists" if it's there.

[jamesp0tter]

tkx 4 your help
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