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Read and write host files in Duaer
In Duaer, Read/Write Files from Disk defaults to Operation Read File(s) From Disk. It uses paths on the machine that runs Duaer, not the computer in your browser.
Read files from the host
- Search for Read/Write Files from Disk and connect it after the previous node.
- Leave Operation on Read File(s) From Disk.
- Set File(s) Selector to a path or pattern, for example /home/user/data/*.csv.
- Put Output File in Field under Options defaults to data.
- Select Execute step. The files appear on output binary.
To write, set Operation to Write File to Disk. Set File Path and Name. Input Binary Field defaults to data.
Hosted instances may only allow certain directories. To move files between machines, use FTP or HTTP Request. Refer to Transfer files with FTP in Duaer.
Questions
Can this node on hosted Duaer read my laptop Desktop?
No. Paths are on the host machine. For local files, self-host, or upload somewhere reachable and use HTTP or FTP.
In this section
Watch host files with Local File Trigger
In Duaer, Local File Trigger starts the digital organization on host filesystem changes. Paths are on the machine that runs Duaer, not the computer in your browser.
NodesTransfer files with FTP in Duaer
In Duaer, the FTP node Protocol defaults to FTP (SFTP is available). Operation defaults to Download. The file lands on Put Output File in Field (default data).
NodesRead a file with Extract from File in Duaer
In Duaer, Extract from File reads JSON items or text from a file on binary. The default Operation is Extract From CSV.