CFFTP deleting a directory??

[cfm]

how can I delete a directory using CFFTP, no matter if that directory contains files or not?

thanks

 

[tlhawkins]

Hey,

I can offer a little help,
This will empty a directory. Recurse it along with your RemoveDir and you'll be set.

<CFSET Dir=&quot;D:\MY\Full\Directory\Path&quot;>
<CFFTP Action=&quot;open&quot;
Server=&quot;ftp.MY-Site.com&quot;
Username=&quot;MYusername&quot;
Password=&quot;MyPassword&quot;
Connection=&quot;FtpCon&quot;>
<CFFTP Connection=&quot;FtpCon&quot; Action=&quot;ListDir&quot; Directory=&quot;#DIR#&quot; Name=&quot;Listing&quot;>
<CFloop index=&quot;x&quot; From=&quot;1&quot; to=&quot;#Listing.RecordCount#&quot;>
<CFIF #Listing.IsDirectory[x]# is &quot;No&quot;>
<CFFTP Connection=&quot;FtpCon&quot; Action=&quot;Remove&quot; Item=&quot;#Listing.Path[x]#&quot;>
</CFIF>
</CFLOOP>

Hope it Helps.

 

[cfm]

thank you very much!!!.

exists another form to do it? it is necessary that it eliminates directory and all its content.

 

[tlhawkins]

Hi,

I'm not sure how you're removing the directory. I don't believe there is a way to do it with one simple command (Like old DOS' DelTree). If you show me how you're trying to do it I can take a minute and make it work for you with the recursive method.

 

[cfm]

but I am working in a FTP of linux.
coldfusion supports recursividad?

 

[cfm]

I believe that no.
because it is not possible to be constructed functions, except tags. thanks

 

[cfm]

that rare.
if it exists &quot; to createdir &quot; it would have to exist &quot; to deletedir &quot;.

 

[tlhawkins]

I agree,

As far as I know the only way to remove a directory over FTP is with the <CFFTP action=&quot;remove&quot; ...
I have heard nothing but problems with it though. Many people can't get it to work because of permissions on the server.

Local Filesystem Directories (files on the computer with ColdFusion running) can be Removed with the <CFDirectory ... > tag. but only when empty.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[strantheman]

You're absolutely right TL.

The permissions issues for CF on linux really require an admin who knows that installation of linux pretty well. There are different multiple permission groups for every file, and how each is setup and which user cold fusion administrator is logged into can affect who can do what from where.

Good luck if you aren't a penguin.