How do I set a schedule to automatically delete files using Visual Studio?

Question

User-1562205074 posted

I want to add a command to my Visual Studio build that will make it automatically delete files from a certain folder at a set interval. How do I do this?

Answer 1

User-2057865890 posted

Hi ReiSixx9,

You can type pre- or post-build events for the Build Events Page.

Try

cd $(TargetDir)
del *.tif

reference: http://stackoverflow.com/a/768307 

Best Regards,

Chris

Answer 2

User-1562205074 posted

Hi ReiSixx9,

You can type pre- or post-build events for the Build Events Page.

Try

cd $(TargetDir)
del *.tif

reference: http://stackoverflow.com/a/768307 

Best Regards,

Chris

Will this event just run after the build is done running? Here is my build. I want it to automatically delete the screenshots after they are sent through the email (or at a set period of time that gives the build enough time to send the files).

Answer 3

User-1562205074 posted

*bump*

Answer 4

User-1768369891 posted

Try this..

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/visualstudio/2010/04/26/custom-build-steps-tools-and-events/