FILE Move downloaded file function

The FILE Move downloaded file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to move downloaded file.

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


Description

The FILE Move downloaded file function allows you to move downloaded file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Move downloaded file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=file-move-downloaded}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
DestinationYesText-The destination path to move the file to
OverwriteNoSwitchOffOverwrite if a file already exists at the destination

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
No download foundNo recently downloaded file was found
Destination existsA file already exists at the destination and overwrite is off

Tips

  • Moves the most recently downloaded file to the specified destination
  • Use after file-downloaded or browser download actions

Related functions

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