Saving to a folder that is password protected

[Zantcor]

I've got a script that saves artwork to a public folder but I also need a script that saves the artwork to a folder that is password protected.  The username and password is something I would need illustrator to be able to type in before saving is there an option for that?  I can't find anything on this anywhere so I'm not sure that it is even a possibility.

[CarlosCanto]

it's probably not possible, how are you password protecting a folder? via third party software? windows has no native password protection.

[Zantcor]

Sorry I should have elaborated more.

The folder is located on a server that has many partitions on it, in order to get to the partition that the selected artwork needs to be saved to we have to have the user name and password.  There are 3 partitions two of which require a password and one that is public, each partition has its own use and function.

Saving to the public partition isn't a problem but unless we log in and leave the window open we can't save to the other two password protected partitions, and our computers will lock when the screen saver comes on after 15 minutes of no action and that cannot be changed as it is a safety feature to prevent others from gaining access to our computer if we happen to step away to a meeting.

[CarlosCanto]

hmm...I haven't played with that.

how about javascript executing a vbs script that does the login for you? I have no clue if that's possible.

[Silly-V · Accepted solution]

WHat if you saved to an intermediate folder and a separate outside script came every half-hour to move files from your unprotected folder system into your corresponding partition? I have no idea if that's possible within your organization, but I have been at one in the past where a timed script was used to redistribute images automatically all day long.

[Zantcor]

I think I'll go with this approach, just have it activate anytime the file size of the folder changes as long as it doesn't take up to much processor power having to constantly check.  If it does I'll end up making it every 15-30 minutes.

Thanks guys

[ThinkingThings]

Silly-V‌'s suggestion is viable but could even be expanded to monitoring the interim folder in the background and moving them immediately. It may be better, however, to address the core need rather than treat symptoms. Not trying to be funny here, but who is saving the artwork if everyone's at a meeting anyway? Nonetheless, I work on this kind of thing all the time but need some more background. Given the possible sensitive nature of your setup, feel free to PM me if you would like and we'll see what we can do. Once resolved, if possible, you can elaborate publicly on the remedy if you'd like for the benefit of the community.

-TT