I know there is a File/Directory Reader but I don't want to read the whole directory of files.
I'm trying to find a transformer that I could use in the work flow that exposes file properties ie date created, date modified. Reading a polygon with an attribute "ABC123.PDF" and test with a FME Store FileExistenceChecker filter. If exists get the modified date of "ABC123.PDF" and push in an attribute.
This should be possible with a PythonCaller or TCL but is there a Transformer I missed before I try to write one.
Best answer by takashi
You can use the FeatureReader with the PATH reader to retrieve properties of an existing file.
Assuming that you have a feature which contains two attributes: "_folder_path" (folder path containing the target file) and "_filename" (the target file name).
Format: Directory and File Pathnames (PATH)
Dataset: _folder_path (attribute value)
Attributes to Expose: path_created_date, path_modified_date (and other required properties)
Parameters setting of the PATH reader ([Parameters] button in the FeatureReader parameters dialog)
Path Filter: _filename (attribute value)
Retrieve file properties: YES
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You can use the FeatureReader with the PATH reader to retrieve properties of an existing file.
Assuming that you have a feature which contains two attributes: "_folder_path" (folder path containing the target file) and "_filename" (the target file name).
Format: Directory and File Pathnames (PATH)
Dataset: _folder_path (attribute value)
Attributes to Expose: path_created_date, path_modified_date (and other required properties)
Parameters setting of the PATH reader ([Parameters] button in the FeatureReader parameters dialog)
