save an excel file from a url

  • Hi,

    We have a vendor that provides us a url from where we can save the spreadsheet to our system. So, its like http://www.getfile.com and the open dialog box appears whether to save the file or open it.

    What task should i use to save that file from the web in our local directory using SSIS? I have done something similar to FTP where using FTP task, saved the file in our local directory.

    I did see a HTTP connection manager where you can specify your url. But not sure what task to use so as to save the file. Please advise!

    Thanks!

  • A PowerShell script might be an option. Not having done this before but looks cool:

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ez801hhe%28VS.80%29.aspx

    If you check the "Community Content" at the bottom of the page it has a 2 line PowerShell script (v2.0) that allows you to download a file. I would imagine the link has to be a absolute link, meaning something like "http://www.getfile.com/myfile.xls"

    Shawn Melton
    Twitter: @wsmelton
    Blog: wsmelton.github.com
    Github: wsmelton

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