Copy File
This action will create a copy of a specific file in another folder.
Properties
Input
Source File: set the file to be copied; either a variable or directly the file name (including the complete path to file e.g. C:\\Source Folder\\Test.xls).
Destination File: set destination file (including the complete path of the destination folder and file name e.g. C:\\Destination Folder\\Test_Copied.xls).
Misc
Display Name: action display name in your implementation project.
Wait Before: number milliseconds robot to wait before executing the action.
Wait After: number milliseconds robot to wait until moving to the next action.
Abort on Error: True/False
Retry Times: Specifies the number of times to retry an action if it doesn't end successfully. Default value 0 (no retry); Use -1 if you want to retry indefinitely.
Use Case
Potential Use Cases
Copy a template file to a new location before manipulating its content
Copy learning materials on students' stations
Copy induction materials on new joiner's station
Examples of Using Copy File
Example
In this example, the robot will copy a file from the folder "FROM" in the folder "TO".
Prerequisites:
Create 2 folders: FROM and TO.
Create a file in the folder FROM.
Watch the robot in action:
You can see how Copy File activity is used in an example that incorporates multiple activities. You can check and download the example from here:
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