Python watchdog windows wait till copy finishes

Question

I am using the Python watchdog module on a Windows 2012 server to monitor new files appearing on a shared drive. When watchdog notices the new file it kicks off a database resto

Answer 1

I've tried the check filesize - wait - check again routine many have suggested above but it's not very reliable. To make it work better I've added a check if the file is still locked.

    file_done = False
    file_size = -1

    while file_size != os.path.getsize(file_path):
        file_size = os.path.getsize(file_path)
        time.sleep(1)

    while not file_done:
        try:
            os.rename(file_path, file_path)
            file_done = True
        except:
            return True