Files
Files
Aktiviteler
Environment Path
With the Environment Path activity, you can obtain the full path of the selected folder on the computer and transfer it to a variable through the output.
Usage Scenarios:
- Accessing system directories such as Desktop, My Documents, or Program Files
- Dynamically using the system folder path for file saving or reading operations
- Adjusting workflow behavior according to environment-specific system directories
Parameters:
- Folder: The system folder to be selected from the dropdown list (e.g., Desktop, MyDocuments, ProgramFiles)
Points to Note:
- The selected folder may be user-specific; for example, “Desktop” may point to different locations for different user accounts
- Since the path information is only valid in the executing environment, it should not be treated as a fixed directory
- Writing directly to system folders may have restricted permissions and could result in errors
- The path information should be carefully used in further operations (e.g., writing, reading, or checking files)
Extract Compressed File
With the Extract Compressed File activity, you can extract the .rar, .zip, and .7z compressed files to a specified folder, and obtain the full path of the extracted directory from the output parameter.
Usage Scenario:
If a user wants to automatically extract compressed reports from an archive folder and process them in a workflow, this activity can be used to easily extract them into the target folder.
Parameters:
- Zip File Path: The full path of the compressed file
- Extract Folder Path: The path of the main folder where the contents will be extracted
- Zip File Path Choose: Allows selecting the compressed file path via file chooser
- Extract Folder Path Choose: Allows selecting the target extraction folder via folder chooser
- Extract Folder Name: The name of the subfolder where the extracted content will be placed
- Delay Time: The waiting time (in milliseconds) after the activity is executed
File Append Text
The File Append Text activity is used to add text to the end of a text (.txt) file. The text can be written directly or taken from a collection.
Usage Scenario:
This activity can be conveniently used when log information, error messages, or user feedback needs to be appended to a .txt file during a process.
Parameters:
- File Path: The full path of the target file where text will be appended
- File Path Choose: Allows selecting the target .txt file via file chooser
- Text: The text to be appended to the end of the file
- Collection: If the data is to be appended from a collection, the collection object is defined here
- Collection Column: Specifies which column from the collection will be written into the file
- Delay Time: The waiting time (in milliseconds) after the activity is executed
If you want to add a value in the Collection variable to the text document, you can do it by typing the variable name in the Collection line and the column name in the Collection Column line.
File Copy
With the File Copy activity, you can copy a file and move the copied file to a different destination with the desired file name.
Usage Scenario:
This activity is used to back up a file, save it with a different name before editing, or copy it to another location.
Parameters:
- From File Path: The full path of the source file to be copied
- To File Path: The target path where the file will be copied
- From File Path Choose: File chooser to select the source file
- To File Path Choose: Folder chooser to select the target folder
- New File Name: The new name to be assigned to the copied file
- Delay Time: The waiting time (in milliseconds) after the activity is executed
File Create Text
With the File Create Text activity, you can create new text-based files (e.g., .txt, .docx) by specifying the file path and name.
Usage Scenarios:
- Creating an empty file to store temporary or permanent notes during automation
- Generating daily log files
- Producing a text file as an output at the end of a process
- Ensuring the target file exists before data transfer operations
Parameters:
- File Path: The full path and name where the file will be created
- File Path Choose: Folder chooser to select the target directory
- File Name: The name of the file to be created
Points to Note:
- If File Path is provided, File Path Choose and File Name must be left empty. Similarly, if folder + file name is used, File Path must be left empty.
- The file extension should be specified (.txt, .csv, .log, .docx, etc.); if not provided, the system may not assign a valid extension.
- If a file with the same name already exists, it may be overwritten. Pre-checks are recommended.
- Ensure write permissions are available in the target directory.
File Delete
With the File Delete activity, you can delete the file or files in the specified directory. For multiple file deletion, a semicolon (;) must be added between file paths. If you want to delete multiple files by selecting them from the File Path Choose option, you can select the files while holding down the Ctrl key.
Usage Scenarios:
- Deleting temporary files (log, temp) created at the end of a process
- Removing unwanted files in a target folder
- Cleaning up a folder by deleting multiple files at once
Parameters:
- File Path: The full path of the file to be deleted
- File Path Choose: Allows selecting one or more files through a file chooser
Points to Note:
- For multiple file deletion, file paths must be separated with
- Files are permanently deleted and are not moved to the Recycle Bin
- The file to be deleted must not be in use; otherwise, an error will occur
- File Path and File Path Choose cannot be used simultaneously; only one should be selected
File Exists
With the File Exists activity, you can check whether a specified file exists in the system. It serves as a decision mechanism in workflows that require file existence verification.
Usage Scenarios:
- Verifying file existence after creation before proceeding to the next step
- Checking whether a required report has been generated in a specific folder
- Directing the workflow based on file existence before moving to alternative scenarios
Parameters:
- File Path: The full path of the file to be checked
- Folder Path Choose: Allows selecting a folder through a folder chooser
- File Name: The name of the file only
Points to Note:
- If File Path is used, Folder Path Choose and File Name must be left empty. Similarly, if folder + file name are used, File Path must be empty.
- Ensure the file extension (.xlsx, .txt, .csv, etc.) is written correctly.
- If the file is not found, the result will return false; this should be validated with conditional activities.
- File system access permissions must be verified; otherwise, incorrect results may occur.
File Info Get
With the File Info Get activity, you can check the details and properties of a file in a specified directory and assign this information to variables for use within the workflow.
Usage Scenarios:
- Checking whether a file exists before proceeding with further operations
- Reporting information such as file size or creation date
- Filtering files based on a specific extension or file name
- Recording details such as the last modified user or creation time
Parameters:
- File Path: The full path of the folder where the file is located
- Name: The name of the file to be checked
- Extension: The file extension (e.g., .txt, .xlsx)
- Is Starts With: Checks if the file name starts with the specified text
- Is Ends With: Checks if the file name ends with the specified text
- Is Equals: Checks if the file name exactly matches the specified text
- Is Contains: Checks if the file name contains the specified text
- Is Last Modified: Checks the last modified time of the file
- Delay Time: Waiting time (in milliseconds) before the activity is executed
Points to Note:
- File name and extension must be specified correctly and completely
- Checks return boolean values; multiple check parameters can be used simultaneously
- Retrieved information is assigned to output variables, which can be used in the workflow
- Returned details include file size, creation date, last access date, and more
File Move
Using the File Move activity, you can move your file to a different directory and change the file name if necessary.
Note: The file is moved with the cut-paste method.
File Rename
With the File Rename activity, you can rename a file with a specified directory.
File To Variable
Using the File To Variable activity, you can transfer the data in files with the .txt, .bat, .csv extensions to a variable without opening them. If there is a problem with Turkish characters in the data you receive, you can make a selection according to the font from the Encoding Type field.
File To Zip File
Using the File to Zip File activity, you can convert the .zip format of the file that is not in any folder, and you can get the directory of the translated file from the output parameter.
File Write Text
With the File Write Text activity, you can write the desired text into a text file without opening the file.
Folder Clear
The Folder Clear activity is used to clear all the files in the folder. If the Delete Folders line is selected as “True”, you can also delete other folders in the folder.
Folder Copy
With the Folder Copy activity, you can copy the desired folder to the specified directory.
Folder Create
With the Folder Create activity, you can create a folder in the specified directory.
Folder Delete
With the Folder Delete activity, you can delete the folder or folders in the specified directory. For multi-folder deletions, a semicolon (;) must be added between file directories. If you want to delete multiple folders by selecting from the Folder Path Choose line, you can select the folders you want to delete after pressing the Ctrl key.
Folder Exists
With the Folder Exists activity, you can check whether the relevant folder exists in the specified directory.
Folder Info Get
With the Folder Info Get activity, you can transfer the information of the files or folders in the folder to variables with 12 different outputs. For example, you can get the name of the folder you have written in the Folder Path line or selected from the Folder Path Choose line, the time it was created, the last access time, the number of files or folders in the folder, the directory or name information of the last files or folders added to the folder with the help of variables and yu can use them in the flow.
It will be sufficient for you to use the Files or Folders output to get detailed information of all files or folders in the folder in collection format. It is important that the variable you will use for this process is in collection format.
Folder Move
With the Folder Move activity, you can move your folder to a different directory and change the folder name if necessary.
Note: The folder is moved with the cut-paste method.
Folder Rename
With the Folder Rename activity, you can rename a folder with a specified directory.
Folder to Zip File
With the Folder to Zip File activity, you can convert any file or folder to zip format, and you can get the directory of the translated file from the output parameter.
