Folder File Mover: C# Automation Tool
Mani Karthik Gurram
Folder File Mover- C# Automation Tool
📌 Overview
This C# console application moves files from subdirectories of a source directory to a destination directory while keeping a log of copied files. The program ensures that limit of files are copied in one execution and implements a retry mechanism for failed copies.
🔧 Features
Copies files from all sub-directories within the source folder.
Stops copying once the file limit (5 files) is reached. Hardcode, you can keep limit
Skips files that already exist in the destination.
Implements a retry mechanism (3 attempts) for failed file copies.
Logs file transfer details in
FileCopyLog.txt.🛠️ How to Use
Run the application
Open the terminal or command prompt and execute the compiled '.exe` file.
Provide directory paths
Enter the source directory path (where files are located).
Enter the destination directory path (where files should be moved).
File copying process begins
The application checks each subdirectory inside the source directory.
It copies files to the destination directory while respecting the copy limit.
A log file (
FileCopyLog.txt) is created/updated in the destination directory.Completion Message
If the limit is reached, it displays:
"File copy limit reached. Stopping process."If successful, it displays:
"File extraction and movement completed."🚀 Requirements
.NET SDK installed
Windows, Linux, or MacOS with C# runtime
⚠️ Error Handling
If the source directory is invalid, it exits with an error message.
If the destination directory does not exist, it is automatically created.
If a file already exists in the destination, it is skipped.
If a file copy fails, it retries 3 times before logging the error.
📝 Log File (FileCopyLog.txt)
FileCopyLog.txt)Every successful or failed file copy attempt is recorded in
FileCopyLog.txt, stored inside the destination folder.🏗️ Future Enhancements
Add a GUI version for easier user interaction.
Allow users to set a custom file copy limit.
Implement multi-threading for better performance.
📝 Author: G Mani Karthik 📅 Last Updated: March 2025
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Posted Oct 6, 2025
Developed a C# tool to automate file moving with logging and retry features.
