Can I copy files and folders with VB...

[dawkirst]

Just as I would, say, with MSDos?

The reason I want to know this: I want to write a simple backup application that simply copy files from the HDD to a DVD. Preferably, a date label should be assigned to the DVD.

Any suggestions?

 

[Oldsoftboss]

Copying the file is easy enough. Search for "Back Up"

Automatically writing it to a DVD (or CD) is something I have not seen successfully achieved in Access as yet.

Dave

 

[dawkirst]

If I'm not mistaken, Windows XP has an inbedded writing ability that allows you to write files and folders to a DVD (or CD) by simply drag-and-dropping them onto the DVD. Won't this apply to a simple copy command too?

 

[Oldsoftboss]

Maybe start here: http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=57863

 

[dawkirst]

Thank you.

 

[Oldsoftboss]

If I'm not mistaken, Windows XP has an inbedded writing ability that allows you to write files and folders to a DVD (or CD) by simply drag-and-dropping them onto the DVD. Won't this apply to a simple copy command too?

When I drag and drop I get the "These files are ready to be written to CD" msg.

Only after installing InCD from Nero did they automatically write without asking. (Using the drag and drop method)

Not sure of the code to allow you to do this fromm Access. Will monitor this thread with interest.

Dave