File & Folder: Copy file

Copy a file to a destination.

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Copy a file to a destination.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Copy file under File & Folder › File Operations, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
File pathYesEnter the file path, or use a variable such as {folder::desktop::path}\file.txt.
New nameYesThe new file name or full path for the copy/rename.
Overwrite existing fileNoIf a file with the new name already exists, overwrite it.

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Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe source file does not exist.
Destination existsThe destination file already exists and overwrite is off.

Tips

  • Use variables in the destination path for dynamic file naming.

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