Google Drive Move file function

The Google Drive Move file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Google Drive functionality to move a file.

For a full list of available functions, please read Google Drive functions.


Description

The Google Drive Move file function moves a file to a different folder in Google Drive.


Setting it up

To use the Google Drive Move file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=google-workspace-drive-move}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File IDYesText-The file ID to move
Destination folder IDYesText-Destination folder ID

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe specified file ID does not exist
Folder not foundThe destination folder ID does not exist
Permission deniedInsufficient permissions to move the file

Tips

  • Moving a file changes its parent folder but keeps its ID
  • Use Copy file to place a copy in a different folder while keeping the original

Related functions

See it working on your own data

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