Manipulating files

In this recipe, we will look at different cmdlets that help to manipulate files.

How to do it...

Let's explore different ways to manage files.

1. Open PowerShell ISE. Go to Start | Accessories | Windows PowerShell | Windows PowerShell ISE.

2. Add the following script and run it:

   #create file
   $timestamp = Get-Date -format "yyyy-MMM-dd-hhmmtt"
   $path = "C:\Temp\"
   $filename = "$timestamp.txt"
   $fullpath = Join-Path $path $filename
   
   New-Item -Path $path -Name $filename -ItemType "File"
   
   #check if file exists 
   Test-Path $fullpath
   
   #copy file
   $path = "C:\Temp\"
   $newfilename = $timestamp + "_2.txt"
   $fullpath2 = Join-Path $path $newfilename
   
   Copy-Item $fullpath $fullpath2 
   
   #move file
   $newfolder = "C:\Data"
   Move-Item $fullpath2 $newfolder
   
   #append to file
   Add-Content $fullpath "Additional Item"
   notepad $fullpath
   
   #merge file contents
   $newcontent = Get-Content "C:\Temp\processes.txt"
   Add-Content $fullpath $newcontent
   notepad $fullpath
   
   #delete file
   Remove-Item $fullpath

How it works...

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