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RemoveFiles


Removes files that match a pattern from a directory.

Name Type Description
inStartDirectory Directory
inMask String Wildcard pattern
outSuccess Bool

Remarks

inMask pattern string
Port inMask specifies wildcard pattern that selects files this filter will operate on. Supported wildcards:
  • * - any string of characters, including no characters
  • ? - exactly one character
You can use any expression like examples below:
Examples:
  • * - all files,
  • *.jpg - files only with extension .jpg,
  • Filename.* - files with name "Filename" and any extension, including no extension ie. "Filename."
  • Filename.?? - files with name "Filename" and two letter extension,

Errors

This filter can throw an exception to report error. Read how to deal with errors here: Error Handling

Error type Description
DomainError inStartDirectory needs to be filled in
DomainError inMask needs to be filled in

Complexity Level

This filter is available on Basic Complexity Level.

See Also

  • FindFiles – Returns files of the input directory.