Delete File Step

The Delete File Step gets rid of a specific file on your system. Use it to clean up temporary files or handle documents as part of a process.

How to Use the Delete File Step

Add this step to your process when you need to delete a file.

Step 1: Add the Delete File Step

1. Open your process in the Robotiq.ai Studio.
2. Drag the Delete File Step from the Steps panel into your workflow.

Step 2: Set the File Path

1. Click on the Delete File Step in your workflow.
2. In the properties panel, find the File path setting.
3. Type in the full path to the file you want to delete. You can use a string variable or type the path directly.

Example: C:\Users\YourUser\Documents\temp_report.xlsx

Parameters Explained

Step name (Optional)

• A custom name for this step in your process.
• This name shows up on the step box in the editor.

File path (Required)

• The full location of the file you want to delete.
• You can use a string variable you've already set up that contains the file path.
• Example: myFilePathVariable or "C:\Data\old_file.txt"

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