Use the GetFileName component

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    • Get the name of a file as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetFileName component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Vorbereitungen

    Role required: none

    Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

    You can configure the properties for the GetFileName component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the File components.

    Prozedur

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > File.
    2. Drag the GetFileName component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetFileName component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data In (Filepath) Takes the path to the file from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data Out Returns the file name and passes to the next component. Yes.

      To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
      Control In Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. Yes
      Control Out Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. No. Connecting the port is optional.
    5. Wahlweise: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.