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---
title: file_move
id: file_move
weight: 80
draft: false
author: "people"
---
## NAME
file_move
## SYNOPSIS
move a file from one directory to another
## USAGE
```
local df = require "lib/dtutils.file"
local result = df.file_move(fromFile, toFile)
```
**fromFile** - _string_ - name of the original file
**toFile** - _string_ - the new file location and name
## DESCRIPTION
Move a file from one place to another. Try a succession of methods from
builtin to operating system to a pure lua solution.
## RETURN VALUE
**result** - _boolean_ - nil on error, some value on success