Definition and Usage
Copy file action copies a file to a specified destination folder. This action allows you to duplicate files across different locations in your file system as part of your automation workflow.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Possible Values | Required | Options / Notes |
File to copy | Enter a file path, or choose a variable containing a file path | - | Yes | Use the 'Get files in folder' action to populate a variable with a list of files |
Destination folder | Choose or enter the full path of the destination folder for the copied file(s) | - | Yes | - |
If file exists | Specify what to do if a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder | Overwrite, Do nothing, Rename | Yes | - |
Error handling
Parameter Name | Description |
Throw error & stop | When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app. |
Retry command | If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process. |
Ignore error & continue | When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption. |
Variables produced
This action produces a variable that stores the path of the copied file. The output variable can be used in subsequent actions to reference the newly created file.
Using Variables in Conditions
Parameters marked with {x} icon indicate that you can use variables in these fields. You can insert previously defined variables by clicking on the {x} button next to the input field. For example, you could use a variable containing a file path for the "File to copy" parameter or a variable containing a folder path for the "Destination folder" parameter.
Notes
Ensure that the source file exists before attempting to copy it.
Make sure you have proper permissions to access both the source file and destination folder.
The "If file exists" option determines how the action handles naming conflicts:
"Overwrite" will replace any existing file with the same name.
"Do nothing" will skip the copy operation if a file with the same name exists.
"Rename" will add a number suffix to the filename to create a unique name.
If the destination folder doesn't exist, the action will fail with an error.