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title: "Move Copy File Step"
url: "https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/move-copy-file-step"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-12-25T10:37:30.981Z"
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# Move Copy File Step

The Move Copy File Step lets you move or copy a file from one folder to another. You can choose to replace an existing file at the destination.

## How to Use the Move Copy File Step

Add this step to your process to manage files in your automation.

### Step 1: Add the Move Copy File Step

1.  Drag and drop the **Move Copy File Step** into your process workflow.
2.  (Optional) Give the step a custom name in the **Step name** field. This helps you find it in your process.

### Step 2: Configure File Paths

1.  In the **File path** field, enter the full path to the file you want to move or copy.
    -   You can use an existing string variable or type the path directly.
2.  In the **Destination Path** field, enter the full path for the new location. This includes the new file name.
    -   You can use an existing string variable or type the path directly.

### Step 3: Choose Action and Overwrite Options

1.  For **Is Copy**, select `T` to copy the file. Select `F` to move the file (this is the default).
2.  For **Overwrite File**, select `T` to replace an existing file at the destination. Select `F` to prevent overwriting (this is the default).

## Parameters Explained

**Step name** (Optional)

-   A custom name for the process step.
-   Example: "Move Report to Archive"
-   Use this to make your process easier to understand.

**File path** (Required)

-   The complete path to the file you want to move or copy.
-   Example: `C:\Reports\DailyReport.xlsx`
-   You can use a variable that holds the file path.

**Destination Path** (Required)

-   The complete path to the new location, including the new file name.
-   Example: `C:\Archive\DailyReport_2023.xlsx`
-   You can use a variable that holds the destination path.

**Is Copy** (Required)

-   Says if the file is copied or moved.
-   `T` (True): Copies the file. The original file stays where it is.
-   `F` (False): Moves the file. The original file is deleted after being moved. This is the default setting.

**Overwrite File** (Required)

-   Says if an existing file at the destination should be replaced.
-   `T` (True): Replaces the file if one with the same name already exists at the destination.
-   `F` (False): Does not replace the file. If a file with the same name exists, the operation might fail. This is the default setting.

## Related Articles

-   [Move Copy Folder Step - Robotiq.ai Help Center](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/move-copy-folder-step)
-   [Set Variable Value Step - Robotiq.ai Help Center](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/set-variable-value-step)

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