File System

01-File-System-Action-Object

The File System Action task performs actions on a file or a folder, as it is configured. For example, this task can copy a file, move a file to another folder, or delete all files in a folder.

To use a File System Action task, drag-and-drop the File System Action object onto the workflow designer. Configure the object by right-clicking on the object’s header and selecting Properties from the context menu.

02-File-System-Properties

A File System Action Properties window will open, as shown below. Here, we will configure the properties of the File System Action task.

03-File-System-Action-Properties

Select an action from the Action dropdown list. The following options are available:

04-File-System-Options

  • File Copy: Copies a file from a source folder into a destination folder.
  • File Move: Moves a file from a source folder into a destination folder.
  • File Rename: Renames a file.
  • File Delete: Deletes a file.
  • Directory Move: Moves all files in the folder into a new folder
  • Directory Delete: Deletes the folder along with any files or folders it contains
  • Directory Content Delete: Deletes all files from the folder, leaving the folder empty (the folder itself is not deleted).

05-File-System-Properties-Options

Source File (Directory) Path: Specifies the path to the source file or source directory.

Destination Directory Path: Specifies the path to the destination file or destination folder.

Raise Error if no Source File Found: When checked, returns an error message if the source directory is empty.

Overwrite Destination: When checked, overwrites data in the destination file or overwrites files in a destination folder.

This concludes the configuration and properties of the File System workflow task in Astera Centerprise.