Configure the file exclusion filter to prevent the Set File Date & Time Action from processing files that match the initial date and time setting pattern. The exclusion filter works in the same way as the date and time setting, but with the opposite effect—it excludes the files whose date and time would be set otherwise by narrowing the initial date and time set range.
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| Exclude files | Specify either a file name & mask or provide data from the Variable Wizard to exclude matching files from the date and time set. Multiple inputs must be separated by the | vertical bar character · Learn file masks and wildcards
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| Exclude folders | Enter the folder or subfolder names that you wish to exclude from timestamp changes. Partial paths can be used for exclusion. This Action supports folder masks and wildcards. Use the vertical bar | to separate multiple items · Learn folder masks and wildcards
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| Date after… | Files will be excluded on the basis of their age (when it is more recent than specified). Both the date & time of the file and its age in seconds, minutes, hours, or days can be specified. |
| Date before… | Files will be excluded on the basis of their age (when it is older than specified). Both the date & time of the 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 the exclusion filter. Creation date specifies when the file was first created, modification date—the last time the file was changed, last accessed date—the 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. |
Note
- The exclude mask filter is applied to the long file name, while both long and short file (8.3) names are present in the file system.
- The Set File Date & Time 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 change date for files that are created in last…
- Do not change date for files that are created after…
- Do not change date for files that are modified before last…
- Do not change date for files that are accessed before…
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