This is project is a part of larger project, which had to use orderly named csv files as input.
Installed folder watcher windows service works in background and renames any new csv file within hardcoded directory based on parent directory name.
Naming is based on parent folder directory following 3 digits (i.e. COM001.csv)
Note, that observed folder path is hardcoded in RenameFolderService.py
Below is an example when service is running:
- Python 3.7.3+
- watchdog module install via
pip install watchdog(also in requirements.txt)
First, change watched path in RenameFolderService.py:
watched_path = r'C:\Your\Desired\Path'
Save changes
All of the commands below, should be in command line
To install service, in command line (in RenameFolderService.py directory, or absolute path to it):
python RenameFolderService.py install
If later, you want to change path, after changing the hardcoded path, update service in command line:
python RenameFolderService.py update
To delete a service in:
sc delete "RenameFolderService"
Check service status:
sc query "RenameFolderService"
In services, at installed "Py Folder Observer" right click--> Properties --> Log On--> enter logon name / pass:
Configure startup options (manual/automatic) in "General" tab of Service Properties Window.
- Project is based on online tutorial by ThePythonCorner
- Robertas Skalskas in fighting Windows Permissions