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Upload Files

AutomatR.Dropbox.Activities.UploadFile

The "Upload File" activity in AutomatR is part of the Dropbox activities package, facilitating the upload of a file from a local drive to a user's Dropbox account. This activity streamlines the process of uploading files, enhancing the efficiency of automation workflows.

Properties​

NameDescription
Input
Destination PathSpecifies the path of the destination folder in Dropbox where the file will be uploaded. String variables containing the destination path.
File PathSpecifies the full path of the file on the local drive that you want to upload to Dropbox. String variables containing the local file path. Example: "D:\uploadFile\dropbox.txt"
Misc
Display NameProvides 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
DelaySpecifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Upload File" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: 5 seconds i.e. 5.

How to Use​

  1. Drag and drop the "Upload File" activity onto the workflow.
  2. Configure the properties by specifying the local file path, destination folder path in Dropbox, and optionally set the delay and customize the display name.
  3. Execute the workflow to upload the specified file to the specified destination in Dropbox.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure that the activity is placed within a "Dropbox Scope" activity to establish the necessary authentication scope.
  • The "File Path" should include the full path of the file on the local drive, including the file name and extension.
  • The "Destination Path" should specify the path of the destination folder in Dropbox where the file will be uploaded.
  • If the destination folder path does not exist in Dropbox, the activity will raise an exception.

Example:

Consider an example where the "Upload File" activity is used to upload a file named "dropbox.txt" from the local drive to a folder named "Uploads" in Dropbox:

Upload File:
  Display Name: "Upload to Dropbox"
  File Path: "D:\uploadFile\dropbox.txt"
  Destination Path: "/Uploads"

In this example, the activity uploads the "dropbox.txt" file from the local drive to the "/Uploads" folder in Dropbox.