Rename File
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.FileAndFolder.RenameFile
The "Rename File" activity in AutomatR allows you to rename a file using Microsoft APIs within your OneDrive account. This activity falls under the File category and provides a convenient way to rename files, enhancing file management capabilities in your automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| File Path | Specifies the full path of the file on your local drive, including the filename that needs to be renamed. String variables containing the file path. |
| New File Name | Specifies the new name that you want to assign to the file after renaming. String variables containing the new file name. |
| 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 "Rename 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 "Rename File" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the file path and the new file name.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to rename the specified file in your OneDrive account.
Example: Consider an example where the "Rename File" activity is used to rename a file named "workbook.csv" to "updated_workbook.csv" in the "C:\files\" directory:
Rename File:
File Path: "C:\files\workbook.csv"
New File Name: "updated_workbook.csv"
In this example, the activity renames the "workbook.csv" file to "updated_workbook.csv" in the specified path. Adjust the file path and new file name based on your requirements.