Move File
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.FileAndFolder.MoveFile
The "Move File" activity in AutomatR allows you to efficiently move a specified file from a source location to a destination location on your local drive. This activity is categorized under File activities and streamlines file management tasks, enhancing the automation workflow.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Destination Path | Specifies the full path of the folder on your local drive where the file should be moved. String variables containing the destination folder path. |
| Overwrite | When selected, overwrites files in the destination path with the file being moved. Boolean variables to indicate whether overwriting is enabled. |
| Source Path | Specifies the full path of the file on your local drive, including the filename, that needs to be moved. String variables containing the source file path. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. 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 "Move File" activity. Useful for handling synchronization issues. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: If the wait time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e., 1. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Move File" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the source path, destination path, and optionally enabling overwrite if needed.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to move the specified file to the destination folder.
Example: Consider an example where the "Move File" activity is used to move a file named "data.csv" from one folder to another:
Move File:
Source Path: "C:\DataFiles\data.csv"
Destination Path: "C:\Archive"
Overwrite: true
In this example, the activity moves the "data.csv" file from the "C:\DataFiles\" folder to the "C:\Archive\" folder. If a file with the same name exists in the destination folder, it is overwritten due to the Overwrite option being set to true.