File Receiver - before message processing urgent

Hello experts,
I have a scenario where i need to execute a script in File receiver adapter.
problem: "i send an xml file to target system, but as long as there is a .xml file in the directory, it should not send.
He should wait and send only then when there is no .xml file in the directory."
Is that possible with "run operating system command before" in the receiver adapter or i need for this issue BPM?
Best wishes,
FK

Hi,
File receiver adapter has a "Run Operating System Command Before/After Message Processing" feature, so you could use it for such purpose :
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/bc/bb79d6061007419a081e58cbeaaf28/content.htm
I think it could be better to use a script than using BPM (it will save resources at XI level).
Chris

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Edited by: senthilprakash selvaraj on Dec 18, 2008 11:48 AM
Edited by: senthilprakash selvaraj on Dec 18, 2008 11:49 AM

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