Overview

Network File Operations Made Easy!

Enhance your Mendix applications with robust network file handling capabilities. The FileShareConnector module provides seamless integration with SMB and UNC paths, allowing you to read, write, and manage files on remote network shares with ease.

Key Features:

• Read and Write Files: Effortlessly read from and write to SMB and UNC paths.
• Seamless Integration: Smoothly integrate network file operations into your Mendix workflows.
• Robust Authentication: Securely connect to SMB shares using domain credentials.
• Detailed Logging: Comprehensive logging for easy troubleshooting and monitoring.

Included Java Actions:

1. ReadFileFromUNCPath: Read files from specified UNC paths and store them in FileDocument objects.
2. WriteFileToUNCPath: Write files from FileDocument objects to specified UNC paths.
3. ReadFileFromSMBShare: Read files from SMB shares using authenticated connections.
4. WriteFileToSMBShare: Write files to SMB shares using authenticated connections.

Simplify your network file management with FileShareConnector, ensuring efficient and secure file operations for your Mendix applications.

Documentation

The FileShareConnector module is designed to simplify network file operations within Mendix applications, solving common problems related to accessing and managing files stored on remote network shares. Customers can use this module to:

• Centralize File Storage: Manage files stored on network shares from a central Mendix application, reducing the need for manual file handling and improving data consistency.
• Automate File Transfers: Automate the reading and writing of files to and from SMB and UNC paths, streamlining workflows that depend on external file data.
• Secure File Access: Ensure secure access to network files with robust authentication mechanisms, allowing only authorized users to perform file operations.
• Monitor File Operations: Utilize detailed logging to monitor file operations, making it easier to troubleshoot issues and maintain an audit trail.

FileShareConnector is particularly useful in scenarios where applications need to interact with files on network shares, such as document management systems, automated reporting, and data integration tasks.

Features and Limitations

Features:

1. ReadFileFromUNCPath:

   • Functionality: Read files from specified UNC paths and store them in FileDocument objects.
   • Use Case: Ideal for retrieving files stored on network shares and integrating them into Mendix applications.

2. WriteFileToUNCPath:

   • Functionality: Write files from FileDocument objects to specified UNC paths.
   • Use Case: Useful for exporting files from Mendix applications to network shares for external access or backup.

3. ReadFileFromSMBShare:

   • Functionality: Read files from SMB shares using authenticated connections.
   • Use Case: Enables secure retrieval of files from SMB network shares, suitable for applications needing to access shared files.

4. WriteFileToSMBShare:

   • Functionality: Write files to SMB shares using authenticated connections.
   • Use Case: Allows secure storage of files onto SMB network shares, facilitating file sharing and collaboration.

Limitations:

• Network Connectivity: Requires stable network connections to the SMB or UNC paths for reliable file operations.
• Authentication: Depends on correct configuration of network credentials and permissions for accessing SMB shares.
• File Size: Performance may vary with large file sizes; ensure appropriate handling for high-volume file transfers.