Download Files
AutomatR.Dropbox.Activities.DownloadFiles
The "Download Files" activity in AutomatR is part of the Dropbox activities package, allowing automation processes to download files from a user's Dropbox account. This activity simplifies the process of retrieving files from Dropbox and storing them locally on your machine.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Destination Path | Specifies the path of the local folder where the downloaded files will be stored. String variables containing the destination folder path on your local drive. |
| Server Path | Specifies the path of the source folder in Dropbox from which files will be downloaded. String variables containing the source folder path. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. The display name enhances clarity and organization within the automation project. String variables containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Download Files" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: 5 seconds i.e. 5. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Download Files" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the server path (source folder in Dropbox), destination path (local folder for downloaded files), and optionally set a delay or customize the display name.
- Execute the workflow to download files from Dropbox to the specified local folder.
Example: Consider an example where the "Download Files" activity is used to download files from the Dropbox folder "/Documents" to the local folder "C:\DownloadedFiles":
Download Files:
Display Name: "Download Documents"
Server Path: "/Documents"
Destination Path: "C:\DownloadedFiles"
In this example, the activity downloads files from the Dropbox folder "/Documents" and stores them in the local folder "C:\DownloadedFiles" on your machine.
Note:
- The activity should be placed within a "Dropbox Scope Activity" for proper authentication.
- Ensure that the provided paths are valid, and the necessary permissions are granted in the Dropbox account.