Get Files In Folder Step

The Get Files In Folder step finds all files in a specific folder. It puts these files into a variable that holds a list of text strings. This step helps when you need to work with many files that have a certain name or file type.

How to Use Get Files In Folder

Use this step to get a list of files from a folder.

Step 1: Add the Get Files In Folder Step

1. Drag the Get Files In Folder step into your workflow.
2. (Optional) Give the step a custom name in the Step name field.

Step 2: Set Up Input Parameters

1. Folder Path: Type the full path to the folder. You can use an existing text variable or type the path directly.
   • Example: C:\MyDocuments\Reports or {{FolderPathVariable}}
2. Search: Say what file name or file type to look for.
   • To find one specific file: FileName.xlsx
   • To find all files of a certain type: *.xlsx
   • To find all files: *.*
3. Include Subfolders: Choose if you want to include files in folders inside the main one.
   • Pick T to include subfolders.
   • Pick F to not include subfolders. F is the default choice.

Step 3: Set Up Output Parameters

1. File list: Give a name for a new variable, or pick one you already have. This variable will hold the list of file paths as a list of text strings.
2. File list count: Give a name for a new variable, or pick one you already have. This variable will hold the total number of files found as a whole number.

Parameters Explained

Step name (Optional)

• A custom name for this step in your workflow.

Folder Path (Required)

• The full path to the folder where you want to look for files.
• Example: C:\Data\Invoices or {{MyFolderPath}}

Search (Required)

• The file name or file type to look for.
• Example: report.pdf, *.csv, *.*

Include Subfolders (Required)

• T: The step will look for files in subfolders.
• F: The step will only look in the folder you specified. This is the default setting.

File list (Required)

• A variable that holds a list of text strings. It will contain the full paths of all files found.

File list count (Required)

• A variable that holds a whole number. It will contain the total number of files found.

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