How can I overwrite files using FTP retrieve data

[Olli]

Hello,
I'd like to actualise data files, on a local PC  which I retrieve from fieldpoint devices. The FTP retrieve mulitple does not overwrite existing files on the local PC. I could delete the data files locally before I start the FTP retrieve multiple VI, but this could lead to a mess, when the data are requested from another PC at the same time.
Somehow this could be solved too, but maybe there is a better (easier) way?
Thanks for any hint!
Ciao
Olli

[daveTW]

Hi Olli,
but if the FTP- Function overwrites your existing files automatically, you still have the same problem, since this function first deletes the existing file, then transfers it to this same path. At this time the files are not accessible too! A solution could be, to transfer the files via FTP to another directory on your local PC, then do the replacement of existing files locally on your PC and minimize (!!) the possibility of a mess

greets, dave

[Olli]

Hello Dave,
that was exactly what I did now....minimizing the "mess" while using another directory on a remote server for further data exchange instead on the data acquisition PC.
It works 😉
Thanks for your hint!
Ciao
Olli