FTP File size function

This article describes the RPA FTP functionality to get the size of a file on a remote server.

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

Description

The File size function returns the size in bytes of a file on the remote server.

Setting it up

To use the File size function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=ftp-file-size}}

Once on a process map:

1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the File size 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 File size option
5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

Output variables

Errors

Tips

• Returns the size in bytes – divide by 1024 for KB, by 1048576 for MB
• Use to check file sizes before downloading large files

Related functions

• Check exists
• List files