Fetching a file sequentially removing timestamp

Question

I have the same name csv files appened with Timestamp at server. I want to copy one file at a time, removing the timestamp to another location. For example the files are present as under at the server: MyFile_20140226.csv MyFile_20140227.csv MyFile_20140228.csv

I need to copy one file at a time removing the timestamp from the name of file as MyFile.csv to another location.

How should I get the filename sequentially removing the timestamp in java.

When you say `timestamp`, do you mean the numbers in the file name? (ex. `20140226` in `MyFile_20140226.csv `)? Also what have you tried? — But I'm Not A Wrapper Class, Feb 27 '14 at 19:58
Writing the code for that from scratch in an answer would be a bit much. Please share with us what you already have. — rath, Feb 27 '14 at 19:59
do you also here that shouting? "use bash, use bash, use bash..." :) — Jan Groth, Feb 27 '14 at 20:09

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:31

You could just rename the file. When you rename it, you can also change the directory it's in. This would essentially move and rename the file:

if(new File("C:\\old\\path\\" + "MyFile_20140226.csv").renameTo(new File("C:\\new\\path\\" + "MyFile.csv"))
    System.out.println("File is moved successful!");
else
    System.out.println("File is failed to move!");

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NOTE 1: There are better, cleaner, and safer ways to do this. Look at the sources. I just wanted to give some minimal example.

NOTE 2: I would highly recommend doing some research yourself (use Google). There are many examples online.

Fetching a file sequentially removing timestamp

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