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Files/Folders Meta Info

IOFile Folder Utility
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This node adds meta information about the files and folders referenced by the selected column. At least the following information are covered:

  • Directory: Indicator whether or not the path points to a directory
  • Size: The size of the file/folder
  • Size (human readable): The size of the file/folder in a human readable form
  • Last modified date: The last time the file was modified
  • Created date: The time the file was created
  • Exists: Indicator whether or not the file/folder exists

This node can access a variety of different file systems. More information about file handling in KNIME can be found in the official File Handling Guide.

Node details

Input ports
  1. Type: Table
    Input Table
    Table that contains a path column.
Output ports
  1. Type: Table
    Output Table
    Input table plus additional columns storing the files/folders meta information.
File System Connection (Dynamic Inport)
The file system connection.
  1. Type: File System

Extension

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