windows command move copy to backup qvd

[userid128223]

Hello to all the experts.

I have a daily maintenance question.

So lets say I am creating new qvd and updating existing master qvd. However before that happens I want to backup my original files in case of issues later on. However I also want to delete the backup as soon as new backup is created.

so lets say the structure is:

set vOutputPath='D:\Qlikview\Project1\';

set vBackUp='D:\Qlikview\Project1\Backup\';

Let vToday=Date(Today(1),'DD-MM-YYYY');

question here how do you copy yesterday's NewData_(yesterday_Date) into vBackup\

NewData:

Load *

From

XYZ

store NewData into vOutputPath\NewData_vToday.;

Question here is how do you delete yesterday's backup as soon as new one gets created.

General question here is also. what is best practice out there, what do expert do in real qlikview projects.

[Gysbert_Wassenaar]

You can use the execute command:

execute cmd.exe /c move "D:\Qlikview\Project1\xyz.qvd" "D:\Qlikview\Project1\'Backup\"

Note, you will need to enable the option Can Execute External Programs on the Settings tab in the script editor. This is a security risk. It's up to you to decide how much risk there is and if you're willing to accept that risk.

[userid128223]

Excellent let me try that. and what will be command to copy, delete and create new folder. is there a refrence guide somewhere.

[Gysbert_Wassenaar]

Press the Start button in the windows task bar. In the search box type cmd.exe and press enter. In the window that opens type help and press enter. You're now looking at the reference file for the cmd.exe executable.

[userid128223]

how do you handle these backups on server. do you have policy about qvd backups etc.

[userid128223]

when you say risk what kind of risk are you talking about.

[#7]

Hi, is a good idea to   make a .qvw file that  the only  function is to back up the qvds and qvw files  for the repository and copy it in other disc? or you recomend me to use other app to make this process?