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Move File

AutomatR.OneDriveApp.Activities.MoveFile

The "Move File" activity in AutomatR is part of the OneDrive activities package, designed to move a file from a specified source path to a designated destination path within the user's OneDrive account. This activity streamlines the file management process in OneDrive, enhancing the efficiency of automation workflows.

Properties​

NameDescription
Input
Source PathSpecifies the file path from the drive of the file you wish to move. String variables containing the source file path.
Destination PathSpecifies the drive folder path where you would like to move the file to. String variables containing the destination folder path.
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 "Move File" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: 5 seconds i.e. 5.

How to Use​

  1. Drag and drop the "Move File" activity onto the workflow.
  2. Configure the properties by specifying the source file path and the destination folder path within the OneDrive account.
  3. Optionally, configure the delay and customize the display name.
  4. Execute the workflow to move the specified file within OneDrive.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure that the activity is placed within a "OneDrive Scope" activity to establish the necessary authentication scope.
  • The "Source Path" parameter specifies the file path from the drive of the file you want to move.
  • The "Destination Path" parameter specifies the drive folder path where you want to move the file to.

Example:

Consider an example where the "Move File" activity is used to move a file named "document.txt" from one folder to another within OneDrive:

Move File:
  Display Name: "Move Document File"
  Source Path: "/Folder1/document.txt"
  Destination Path: "/Folder2/"

In this example, the activity moves the "document.txt" file from the "Folder1" directory to the "Folder2" directory within OneDrive.