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Wait File Extension

The Wait File Extension component waits for a file with a specific extension in the specified directory. It helps in scenarios where you need to wait for a specific file to be available before proceeding with further actions. This component is useful in file processing operations where you want to ensure that a required file is present before continuing the automation flow.

Parameters​

Directory : Specifies the directory path where the component will look for the file. Type : String

Extension : Specifies the file extension to wait for. Enter the file extension as a string, such as ".txt" or ".csv". Type : String

Result Files : Returns the full paths of the found files matching the specified extension. Type : List (String)

Result : Returns the status of the operation. If a file with the specified extension is found, the result is true. Otherwise, the result is false. Type : Boolean

Usage​

To use the WaitFileExtension component in your Robbot RPA project, follow these steps:

Drag and drop the WaitFileExtension component into your sequence or workflow.

Configure the parameters for waiting for the file:

Specify the Directory where the component will search for the file. Enter the Extension of the file to wait for. The component will wait until a file with the specified extension is found in the provided directory.

Once a file with the specified extension is found, the ResultFiles parameter will contain the full paths of the found files.

The Result parameter will indicate whether a file with the specified extension was found (true) or not (false).

Continue building your sequence or workflow by adding actions or components related to the found file.

Execute the workflow or sequence to perform the desired operations on the found file.

The WaitFileExtension component allows you to wait for a file with a specific extension in a directory before proceeding with further actions. By specifying the directory and extension, you can ensure that the required file is present before executing subsequent steps in your automation.

Please refer to the Robbot RPA documentation or consult your system administrator for more information on working with file operations and configuring the WaitFileExtension component in Robbot RPA.