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.NET Forum / Languages / C# / July 2007Copy all files from a folder to another folder, recursively
What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy recursively all files from folder "Folder1" to folder "Folder2" ? Is there any simple function in the framework to do that? -P Hi pamela, See there: http://xneuron.wordpress.com/2007/04/12/copy-directory-and-its-content-to-anothe r-directory-in-c/ No easy way, except, probably, Process.Start("xcopy", "c:\old c:\new /O /X /E /H /K") or Win API functions. Regards, Alex [TechBlog] http://devkids.blogspot.com pf> What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy pf> recursively pf> all files from folder "Folder1" to folder "Folder2" ? pf> Is there any simple function in the framework to do that? pf> pf> -P pf> One option is to use RoboCopy... it is very powerful, free, and can be called from batch files. Google RoboCopy to learn more. -HTH > What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy > recursively [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -P Google: http://vbcity.com/forums/topic.asp?tid=19980 http://vbcity.com/forums/faq.asp?fid=15&cat=System http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/msgs/45/225766.aspx http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/msgs/16/83818.aspx http://cyrilgupta.com/blog/?p=84 http://www.bubble-media.com/cgi-bin/articles/archives/000026.html etc etc etc. All of them suggest writing a recursive method or going to the Win32 API. You might want to consider if it should be possible to cancel the operation, how the function should perform/react when encountering large files (e.g. DVD ISO images), .lnk "folders", large collections of files, etc. Perhaps perform the operation on a separate thread in order not to lock up your interface for the (unknown) duration of the recursive copy/move. Regards, Joergen Bech >What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy >recursively [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >-P > What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy > recursively [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -P http://www.bubble-media.com/cgi-bin/articles/archives/000026.html Try it and let us know how it works! (I haven't, I just found it with a Google search to answer your question, but I can see the use for it!) > What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy > recursively > all files from folder "Folder1" to folder "Folder2" ? > > Is there any simple function in the framework to do that? The framework seems to have a hole there. Notice how on this page: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.io.directory(VS.71).aspx "Copy a directory" has no example. Then click to the 2005 or Orcas version of the page... "Copy a directory" is gone. p/invoke to http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms647743.aspx > -P > What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy > recursively [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -P I don't know if I'm missing something here, but why not just use the FileSystem.CopyDirectory(SourceDIR, DestinationDIR) method? If your reason for wanting it done "Recursively" is because you want to monitor the progress or trap for errors, then just use some of the available options provided by this Method. See "CopyDirectory method" in Help for full details. ShaneO There are 10 kinds of people - Those who understand Binary and those who don't. >> What is the most current (for framework 2.0) and easy way to copy >> recursively [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >ShaneO Kind of a half-baked method. No filter options and stuck in the VisualBasic namespace rather than the core framework. No options for recursion depth either. But perfect answer to the original question. Regards, Joergen Bech > Kind of a half-baked method. "half-baked"??? It is a fully mature method, can't see what's half-baked about it? I can write complex Win32 API calls to accomplish tasks or purchase 3rd party add-ins just as much as anyone, but choosing to use, say, the "File.Open" method doesn't make that half-baked in my opinion! :-) > No filter options None were requested. OP wants to copy "all files" > stuck in the VisualBasic namespace rather than the core > framework. Only just noticed the OP cross-posted. If a VB question is posted then I guess a VB solution can be expected to be received. > No options for recursion depth either. Once again, not requested. > But perfect answer to the original question. I'm glad you see it as I did. ShaneO There are 10 kinds of people - Those who understand Binary and those who don't. I used the recursive code in the xneuron link provided by Alex above. Is simple, flexible and works perfectly. Just added a few things like dovents and some messaging and checks. I recommend it. -P Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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