FOLDER Open a folder function

The FOLDER Open a folder function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Folder functionality to open a folder.

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


Description

The FOLDER Open a folder function allows you to open a folder.


Setting it up

To use the FOLDER Open a folder function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=folder}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FOLDER Open a folder 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 FOLDER Open a folder option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FolderYesText-The folder path to open

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Folder not foundThe specified folder does not exist

Tips

  • Opens the specified folder in File Explorer

Related functions

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