Yes they can. They should all run from the main web2py folder (do not use os.chdir(...)!) the only issue is that cron jobs do not have access to stdout so they cannot print. You can use the logging module or print to a file.
Massimo On Jan 3, 11:17 am, Christopher Blunt <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > Can scripts invoked via cron have access to the local file system? > > As a test I created a script that I wish to run (via hardcron) every 5 > minutes that will dump out test data to a file. The script seems to be > invoked by web2py cron thread but no output file is created? > > Also, can a controller or model access the local file system? > > BRGDS, > Chris > p.s. I've only just started to use Web2py so sorry if these seem silly > questions
