FTP Check exists function

This article describes the RPA FTP functionality to check if a file or directory exists on a remote server.

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

Description

The Check exists function checks whether a file or directory exists at the specified path on the remote server. Returns a boolean value.

Setting it up

To use the Check exists function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=ftp-exists}}

Once on a process map:

1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the Check exists 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 FTP Check exists option
5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

Output variables

Errors

Tips

• Works for both files and directories
• Use before download or delete operations to avoid errors

Related functions

• List files
• File size