Can I use ServiceExport path for my file listener directory?
Hi,
I am trying to implement a simple file service processing[processing a csv file]. And that part works great, I tested by running the service directly by uploading a csv file.
Now I want the service file to be processed by a file listener. While configuring, I am asked with the directory to listen. I am trying to use the ServiceExport directory[file://web:/StaticContent/global/ServiceExport/], and I get success when i click on "Test Connection".
I am FilePath control to upload a file to this path. I confirmed the file is placed in the ServiceExport directory. But the file listener doesn't seem to process this file.
So my question is can I use the ServiceExport directory for file listener location?
If not, how to create a directory for file listener? I read articles that PEGA should have read/write access to the listening directory. So how can i create one.
By the way I am using Pega 7.3.1 Personal Edition.
NOTE: I cleared the ServiceExport directory files before to make sure only my newly uploaded file is the 1st instance of CSV.
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JPMorgan Services India Pvt Ltd
IN
For testing purpose, you can use it. But in real time, this is not recommended. use different location with appropriate permissions
Coforge DPA
IN
Hi BharatGangi,
The thing is I said the file listener is not processing the file. So even for testing, i am not able to use the path. So am I missing something?
Do I need to configure anything else?
Techmahindra
IN
Hello,
As mentioned Service export is a directory that is used multiple ways for internal purpose and sometimes contents inside the directory is removed hence it is not suggested to use that location as it can hamper file listener functionality.
You can just use any other location by creating a folder and give 777 permission.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Shanthini Charles
Coforge DPA
IN
Hi Shanthini,
Even I thought of the same. But i don't know the where to create directory or the commands for that.
Could you tell me the list of commands I need to execute. Also the purpose of those commands.
I think it will be helpful for many out here.
Thanks in advance :)
Pegasystems Inc.
IN
If you are into windows and create any folder it will have default read and write permission .
For example I want to process file from E:\Temp through file listener
Do a right click on the folder and change the permission levels .
If your into Linux and change the permission levelsof the folder look into below article how to do that
https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/it-ops/linux-file-permissions
Thanks,
Arun