Download File
AutomatR.Slack.Activities.DownloadFile
The "Download File" activity in AutomatR is part of the Slack Channel activities package, utilizing the Slack API to download a specified file from a channel and save it to a local destination. This activity facilitates the retrieval of files shared within a Slack channel, enhancing automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Channel Name | The name of the channel from which the file needs to be downloaded. String variables containing the desired channel name. |
| File Name | The name of the file to be downloaded. String variables containing the desired file name. |
| Local Path | The local destination where the downloaded file will be saved. String variables containing the local path. Example: "C:\AutomatR\DownloadExample.xlsx" |
| 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 variable or argument containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Download File" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e., 1. |
| Output | |
| Result | Outputs true if the file download was successful, and false otherwise. Boolean variables indicating whether the file download was successful or encountered any errors. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Download File" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the channel name, file name, and local path for the downloaded file.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to download the specified file from the Slack channel.
Example: Consider an example where the "Download File" activity is used to download a file named "example.txt" from a channel named "General":
Download File:
Delay: 2
Channel Name: "General"
File Name: "example.txt"
Local Path: "C:\\AutomatR\\DownloadedFiles\\"
Result: isDownloadSuccessful
In this example, the activity attempts to download the file from the "General" channel with the specified name and saves it to the local path "C:\AutomatR\DownloadedFiles\". The result of the operation (success or failure) is stored in the Boolean variable "isDownloadSuccessful" for further handling in the workflow.