using the command line in c# apps

[jwpward]

I'm building a c# windows app, and part of the functionality needs to be the ability to copy folders from one directory to another, e.g. xcopy\\aaaa\bbbb\cccc \\dddd\eeee\ffff etc

Is it possible to use cmd line commands such as this as part of a windows app, or is there an easier way of doing it? I've only really done asp.net stuff with it up until now.

Thanks

 

[wawalter]

Try looking at the DirectoryInfo and FileInfo classes. These should be able to do what you want.

I'm sure you could shell out to a command window, but it is probably better to do it in the above fashion.

 

[chiph]

Take a look at the File.Move method.

It's also possible to call out to XCopy using the Process.Start method.

Chip H.


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[jwpward]

Thanks for your help guys. Much appreciated