Is it possible for the publisher to selectively delete QVD files?

[mallikarjun_h]

Can we assign a task to publisher to selectively delete the QVD files.

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Create a bat file which delete the files you want and than call this bat file using an External Program Task (System/Supporting Tasks in QMC).

[mallikarjun_h]

Thanks Magnus.......

But is there any other way to do so?

[Peter_Cammaert]

Yes, you can always obtain the same result using a QlikView document (QV is polyvalent, you know)

Create a QVW with a script that contains paths and EXECUTE xxxx; commands. Schedule a task and chain it wherever you want.

IMHO the Supporting task-approach is the more manageable one.

[mallikarjun_h]

Hi Magnus,

Wow that is interesting can I delete the qvd file by giving it's path???

what is the function specified in QV for that?

[Peter_Cammaert]

There isn't a specific DELETE QVD statement in QlikView Script. The EXEUCTE statement allows you to execute external commands (like you enter in a Command prompt).

For example, the following will delete a QVD from my development tree:

EXECUTE CMD.EXE /C "DEL $(vSrcPath)\Development\QVD\ODS\Customers.QVD";

For this to work, you'll have to set two switches:

• In Script Editor->Switches (last tab at the bottom, enable "Can Execute External Programs"
• Grant System Access to your script

Peter