Need help downloading an xml file on schedule

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skoka123

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Hello All,

This is not really a programming question but then I am not sure where it should be posted.

I need to download an XML file three times everyday from a website. None of the download managers I am aware of provides the facility to schedule daily downloads of the same file.

Can someone help in achieving this?

Thanks,
Srikanth
 
kekerode said:
^ Is URL of XML file fixed? If yes then I can write it for you.
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It is fixed for now but it might change in future. Is it simple enough to write it as a batch file that can take the URL as an argument?
 
I am afraid that simple batch file won't do any good here. However using vbscript or perl script same thing can be done. Also in future when URL changes, a script will be much easier to modify and debug too.

Let me know ... I guess I have one such vbscript.
 
If you are on Unix/Linux, the easiest way is to schedule the process via cron.

On WinXP, the equivalent should be to use "Scheduled Tasks".
 
Gryph0n said:
If you are on Unix/Linux, the easiest way is to schedule the process via cron.

On WinXP, the equivalent should be to use "Scheduled Tasks".
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But what is the process that I can schedule for the download of the file?

kekerode said:
I am afraid that simple batch file won't do any good here. However using vbscript or perl script same thing can be done. Also in future when URL changes, a script will be much easier to modify and debug too.

Let me know ... I guess I have one such vbscript.
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I would like that. How will I execute the vbscript or perl script?

OK guys. I think I got a vbscript off the web. I am able to download it. In case I need help scheduling it, I will get back to you.
 
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