FILE Close a file function

The FILE Close a file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to close a file.

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


Description

The FILE Close a file function allows you to close a file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Close a file function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FILE Close a 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 Close a file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the file to close

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe file is not currently open

Tips

  • Closes a previously opened file
  • Always close files when done to release system resources

Related functions

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