copyFile Step
Description:
This step copies a file from one server folder to another.
Inputs
- filePath – path to the source file on the App server
- copyToDirectory – directory path to copy the file to on the App server
- newFilePathVarGlobal – Variable/Global to store new file path
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “copyFileDef” example.
- Create a new process definition named “copyFileDef” and open it in designer mode.
- Drag a “copyFile” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and “copyFile” steps, as shown above.
- Define a variable or a global to store the new file path value.
- Click the “copyFile” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step, then click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have the Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- Click the “copyFile” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Provide the file path information. Provide the destination file path information. Provide a variable or a global to store the file path after execution. Click the Save button.
- The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, and execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step to view its properties. The step should copy the file to a new location and store the resulting file path in a variable or global.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.
Click here to download the sample file.