Move Copy Folder Step

The Move/Copy Folder Step lets you move or copy a whole folder from one spot to another. This helps with organizing files, backing up data, or getting folders ready for other steps in your automation.

How to Use the Move/Copy Folder Step

Add this step to your process to handle folders.

Step 1: Add the Move/Copy Folder Step

Open your Robotiq.ai process.
Drag the Move/Copy Folder Step into your workflow.
(Optional) Give the step a custom name in the Step name field. This helps you find the step in your process editor.

Step 2: Set Up Folder Paths and Action

In the From folder path field, type the full path of the folder you want to move or copy. You can use a string variable or a direct path.
In the To Folder Path field, type the full path for the new spot. This can also be a string variable or a direct path.
For Overwrite File, pick:
- T (True) to replace any folder already there.
- F (False) to keep the existing folder if one is present (this is the default).
For Action, choose:
- copy to make a duplicate of the folder at the new spot.
- move to transfer the original folder to the new spot.

Parameters Explained

Step name (Optional)

A custom name for this step in your process.
Example: MoveProcessedFiles
Use this to make your workflow easier to understand.

From folder path (Required)

The full path to the folder you want to move or copy.
Example: C:\SourceData\Folder1 or a variable like {{sourceFolder}}
This folder must already exist.

To Folder Path (Required)

The full path where the folder will go.
Example: D:\Archive\Folder1 or a variable like {{destinationFolder}}
The system will create the destination path if it's not there.

Overwrite File (Required)

Decides if an existing folder at the destination path should be replaced.
T: Replace the destination folder if it exists.
F: Don't replace it. This is the default setting.

Action (Required)

Says whether to move or copy the folder.
copy: Makes a duplicate of the folder. The original folder stays where it is.
move: Moves the folder to the new spot. The original folder is gone.

Destination Path (Required)

A string variable that will hold the final path of the moved or copied folder.
Example: {{finalFolderPath}}
You can use this variable in later steps.

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