Copy File Dynamic Action

About

The Copy File Action is a workflow automation tool designed to copy a single file from one location to another, preserving their content and structure. This action is useful in a variety of contexts, such as data backup, file organization, and workflow processing. By automating the file copying process, it reduces manual effort, ensures data integrity, and helps keep systems and directories well-organized.

Metadata tab

1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

N Value Parameter

The meaning of N Value parameter depends on Which File Parameter

1. When Which File Parameter is equal to “Files Not Older Than N Days” N Value is Days
2. When Which File Parameter is equal to “Files Older Than N Days” N Value is Days
3. When Which File Parameter is equal to “First N Found Files” N Value file number
4. When Which File Parameter is equal to “Bigger Than N Bytes” N Value is byte

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

Related Actions

1. Change Encoding Action
2. Compare Files Action
3. Check File Action
4. Check File Date Action
5. File Meta Data Action
6. Copy File Action
7. Move File Action
8. Rename File Action
9. Delete File Action
10. Keep File Action
11. Merge File Action
12. Change File Attributes Action
13. Files List Action
14. Replace String Action
15. Open File Action
16. Encrypt Action
17. Decrypt Action

Useful Links

• Debugging Actions
• Working With Variables

Video Tutorial