The Exclude tab of List Files Action allows excluding the files that would have been listed otherwise. In other words, if a file matches all inclusion criteria, fits into size range and is not skipped as one of the first entries or due to the list limitations, it can still be skipped due to explicit settings of exclusion mask or timestamp (newer or older than specified).
| Exclude | Details |
|---|---|
| Exclude files | Specify either file name & mask or provide data from Variable Wizard to exclude matching files from being listed. Multiple inputs must be separated by | vertical bar character · Learn file masks and wildcards
Examples:
|
| Exclude folders | Enter the names of folders or subfolders you want to omit from the listing process. You may also provide partial paths for exclusion. This Action accepts folder masks and wildcards. Use the vertical bar character | to separate multiple items · Learn folder masks and wildcards
Examples:
|
| Date after… | Files will be excluded from the list on the basis of their age (when it is more recent than specified). Both date & time of file and its age in seconds, minutes, hours or days can be specified. |
| Date before… | Files will be excluded from the list on the basis of their age (when it is older than specified). Both date & time of file and its age in seconds, minutes, hours or days can be specified. |
| File date to use | Choose which file timestamp will be matched when applying exclusion filter. Creation date specifies when the file was first created, Last modified date—last time the file was changed, Last accessed date—last time the file was read. |
| Interactive preview | Shows interactive preview of the advanced date filter. It automatically excludes files of different types—new or old, recently modified, lately used, etc. |
| Time units |  Define and set a time frame in any given preferred format—be it milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, or days. |
| Variable Wizard |  Use dynamic data input—substitute a parameter from a file, web, connected Trigger, other Actions, date and time presets, etc. |
Notes
- Exclude mask filter is applied to long file name, while both long and short file (8.3) names are present in file system.
- The List Files exclude feature may display slightly different messages based on user's selected date ranges and types (exact or dynamic), and selected File date to use option—Creation date, Last modified date, or Last accessed date:
- Do not include files that are accessed in last…
- Do not include files that are created after…
- Do not include files that are accessed before last…
- Do not include files that are accessed before…
Just ask…
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.