Exist File

The Exist File component in Robbot RPA allows you to check if a file exists on the remote desktop. This component provides a way to verify the presence of a specific file within a specified directory on the remote desktop.

Parameters

Directory : Insert the directory path where you want to check for the file. Provide the full path to the directory as a string. Type : String

File Name : Insert the name of the file you want to check for existence. Specify the file name as a string. Type : String

Result : Returns the status of the operation, indicating whether the file exists or not. If the file is found in the specified directory, the result will be true. If the file is not found or any error occurs during the operation, the result will be false. Type : Boolean

Usage

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

Drag and drop the Exist File component into your sequence or workflow.

Configure the component by providing the necessary inputs:

Insert the directory path where you want to check for the file.

Insert the name of the file you want to check for existence.

Continue building your sequence or workflow by adding other components or actions as needed.

Execute your sequence or workflow. The Exist File component will check if the specified file exists in the specified directory on the remote desktop.

Check the Result parameter to determine the status of the operation. If the file exists, the result will be true. If the file does not exist or any error occurs, the result will be false.

By incorporating the Exist File component into your automation workflow, you can easily verify the presence of a file on the remote desktop and perform subsequent actions based on the existence or non-existence of the file.