Why do my network shares disappear?

Question

I found this code online and wondering if it's easy to convert to Powershell. I am getting this error

Missing expression after ','.
At C:\AddaItem.ps1:60 char:73
+         $newFile = $docLibrary.RootFolder.Files.Add($newDestinationFolderPath, <<<<
UTF8Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(builder.ToString()), $true)
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (,:String) [], ParseException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : MissingExpressionAfterToken

It appears to be complaining about this line:

$newFile = $docLibrary.RootFolder.Files.Add($newDestinationFolderPath,UTF8Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(build
er.ToString()), $true)  

Here's the whole code:

if((Get-PSSnapin | Where {$_.Name -eq "Microsoft.SharePoint.PowerShell"}) -eq $null)
{
    Add-PSSnapin Microsoft.SharePoint.PowerShell
}
$SiteUrl = "http://portal.memorial.hermann/patient"
$web = Get-SPWeb $SiteUrl
$Library = "Unpaid Billing Records"
$docLibrary = $web.Lists[$Library]
$rootFolder = $docLibrary.RootFolder
$csvFile = "C:\\PowerShell\insurancefile.csv"
# $fileURL

foreach($i in Import-CSV $csvFile)
{
    $sourceFile = Get-ChildItem $i.DocLink
    $destinationFolderPath = $rootFolder.Url
    if($i.DestinationFolder -ne ""){
        $destinationFolderPath += "/" + $i.DestinationFolder.replace("\","/")

        $folders = $i.DestinationFolder.Split("\")

        $subFolder = $rootFolder
        foreach($f in $folders)
        {
            $testFolder = $subFolder.SubFolders[$f];
            if($testFolder -eq $null)
            {
                $subFolder = $subFolder.SubFolders.Add($f)
                "created new folder " + $f
            }
            else
            {
                $subFolder = $testFolder
            }
        }
    }
    $destinationFolderPath += "/" + $sourceFile.Name

    "copying " + $destinationFolderPath
    if($i.ContentType = "MasterDocument")
    {
        $itemType = $docLibrary.ContentTypes[$i.ContentType]
        $newFile = $docLibrary.RootFolder.Files.Add($destinationFolderPath,$sourceFile.OpenRead(), $true)
        $theItem = $newFile.Item
        $theItem["ContentTypeId"] = $itemType.Id
        # $fileURL = $theItem.Url
    }
    elseif($i.ContentType = "Link2Document")
    {
        $itemType = $docLibrary.ContentTypes[$i.ContentType]
        $newDestinationFolderPath = "/" + $i.fileNameASPX
        $newFile = $docLibrary.RootFolder.Files.Add($newDestinationFolderPath,UTF8Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(builder.ToString()), $true)    
        $theItem = $newFile.Item
        $theItem["ContentTypeId"] = $itemType.Id
        $itemUrl = New-object Microsoft.SharePoint.SPFieldUrlValue      
        $itemUrl.Url = $i.fileLinkUrl
        $itemUrl.Descrition = $i.URLDESC
        $theItem["URL"] = $itemUrl      
    }

    # UPDATING METADATA 
    # $theItem["Name"] = $i.newfilename #Rename file name
    $theItem["Status"] = $i.Status
    $theItem["Title"] = $i.Title
    $theItem["Grantor"] = $i.Grantor

    $theItem.Update()
}

$web.Dispose()

For reference, here's the C# code I'm trying to convert:

using ( SPSite siteCollection = new SPSite( "http://moss.litwareinc.com" ) ) {
    using ( SPWeb web = siteCollection.OpenWeb( "docs" ) ) {
        SPList list = web.Lists["Sample"];

        //link to the file
        string fileLinkUrl = "http://moss.litwareinc.com/docs/Shared%20Documents/ConfigureIRMinWSS30.doc";

        StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();

        using ( TextReader reader = new StreamReader( @"C:\linktodocumenttemplate.txt" ) ) {
            builder.Append( reader.ReadToEnd() );
        }

        //replace string template with values
        builder.Replace( "{0}", fileLinkUrl );

        //should change the name of the .aspx file per item
        SPFile file = list.RootFolder.Files.Add( "link_title.aspx", UTF8Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(builder.ToString()));

        //set list item properties
        SPListItem item = file.Item;
        item["Content Type"] = "Link to a Document";
        SPFieldUrlValue itemUrl = new SPFieldUrlValue();
        itemUrl.Description = "From sample code";
        itemUrl.Url = fileLinkUrl;
        item["URL"] = itemUrl;
        //persist changes
        item.Update();
    }
}

Solution

I assume you are talking about sending your files to something like, Z:\MyServer\FileRepository, where Z is your mapped drive? Will the utility work with a UNC path, such as \MyServer\c$\FileRepository?

EDIT: I realize I didn't answer the question, and only provided a workaround.

Comments

[Vivian River]

In response to Greg: Yes, the server is a cluster.

[Kirk Woll]

Please take the time to explain what "isn't working" and what specifically you need help with.

[user1497590]

Sorry, I totally forgot to add the error. I updated the post.

[Kirk Woll]

this is better, but please also include your powershell code.

[user1497590]

@KirkWoll: Yes sir. I have upload my powershell code here wikisend.com/download/429800/Add_Files_PS.txt

[Kirk Woll]

thanks, but in the future, please include the code inline as I've done for you.

[Angshuman Agarwal]

Use the reflector add-on (if you have a licensed reflector) - blog.lekman.com/2011/10/converting-c-to-powershell.html

[user1497590]

@AngshumanAgarwal: I wish they would let me download reflector. I am still looking for some help. I am just stuck on few lines.

[Angshuman Agarwal]

Have a look at this - youtube.com/watch?v=jpswk-4ykcc&t=105

[Vivian River]

The admin for this server is very busy. I'm sure he could eventually get to the bottom of this. The reason I'm asking here is to get an idea where I could direct him to start. I imagine that this is likely caused by a script running somewhere. It is definitely possible that it is getting removed manually. What kinds of scripts might likely be responsible for removing my share? If it's being removed manually, is this action likely logged somewhere? These are the kinds of things I seek to find out.

[mfinni]

And it's only valid if he has rights to the c$ share, which generally means local admin on the server.

[DanBig]

I can only assume he has the rights, if he is able to connect and recreate the share.

[Vivian River]

Well, apparently, the special account that I run my utility program does have rights to the C$ share. My primary role here is developer, not administrator, but I have been troubleshooting this problem for some time now. As I can access the files using the UNC path that you suggested, I have set up my utility program to access the files this way and everything works. I have other things to work on and this solution makes the program work now. Therefore, this is my accepted solution.

[Vivian River]

Thanks. This utility is something that I've been extensively modifying the source code to. This problem happens about once every two weeks and I doubt that the utility itself could be directly causing this kind of problem.

[mfinni]

That won't have anything to do with the fact that he says he logs into the server, and sees that the folder is no longer shared.

[Aashraya Singal]

Gonna go pour me another large coffee.

[user1497590]

Thank you very much for your help.