Buildup of exported csv files and UPS labels

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   I was wondering what other folks are doing about what happens with files that are saved to the server such as when export reports are run and saved as csv files or when UPS and Fed Ex labels are run and their printable images are saved to the server.  We run approximately 300-400 labels per week during our busy season and this can create a lot of files.  I am sure I am not the only one having this problem.

Over time, these files build up and although I can go in and manually delete them from my own site, other clients of mine do not access their site except through control panel.  We can purge credit card data for old orders but how do we purge these old files?  

By the way, I am suspicious that "internal server errors" are occurring because of the build up of these files.  It takes longer for file access and I think timing out occasionally.

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cpgmar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04-December-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote cpgmar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Buildup of exported csv files and UPS labels Posted: 15-January-2009 at 6:47pm
	I was wondering what other folks are doing about what happens with files that are saved to the server such as when export reports are run and saved as csv files or when UPS and Fed Ex labels are run and their printable images are saved to the server. We run approximately 300-400 labels per week during our busy season and this can create a lot of files. I am sure I am not the only one having this problem. Over time, these files build up and although I can go in and manually delete them from my own site, other clients of mine do not access their site except through control panel. We can purge credit card data for old orders but how do we purge these old files? By the way, I am suspicious that "internal server errors" are occurring because of the build up of these files. It takes longer for file access and I think timing out occasionally.
	Cindy The Tasteful Garden www.tastefulgarden.com

Greg Dinger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Certified ProductCart Developers Joined: 23-September-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 238	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg Dinger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-January-2009 at 2:49pm
	We have created a tool that allows the merchant to easily delete older shipping label files from the "pcadmin/FedExLabels", "pcadmin/UPSLabels" and "pcadmin/USPSLabels" folders. You may set the "number of days to retain labels" as a system setting, then whenever you wish to do so simply select the "shipping label purge" menu option. A list of the files that are about to be deleted will be presented, you click the submit button, and the files are instantly deleted. If anyone wishes their own copy of this code, click here for details: http://www.greybearddesign.com/productcart/shipping-label-purge/

cpgmar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04-December-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote cpgmar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-January-2009 at 3:18pm
	Thanks Greg, it works great!
	Cindy The Tasteful Garden www.tastefulgarden.com