FILE Delete a file function

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

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

Description

The FILE Delete a file function allows you to delete a file.

Setting it up

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

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Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.

Errors

Tips

• Close the file before attempting to delete it.
• This action permanently deletes the file – it does not go to the recycle bin.

Related functions

• FILE File exist function
• FILE Create a copy function