FILE Create a new BATCH file function

The FILE Create a new BATCH file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to create a new BATCH file.

For a full list of available functions, please read FILE functions.


Description

The FILE Create a new BATCH file function allows you to create a new BATCH file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Create a new BATCH file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=file-add-bat}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FILE Create a new BATCH file function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the FILE Create a new BATCH file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path for the batch file
Batch file commandsYesTextarea-The batch file commands to write

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Path invalidThe file path is invalid

Tips

  • Creates a .bat file with the specified commands
  • Use file-execute-bat to run it afterwards

Related functions

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