Wait for Folder

This article provides information on the following topics:

• What is the Wait for Folder Action?
• Creating a Wait for Folder Action

Note: For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.

What is the Wait for Folder Action?

The Wait for Folder Action causes the script to stop running until a specific folder appears or disappears.  This allows Nintex RPA to wait until a folder is created or deleted before it proceeds.

Creating a Wait for Folder Action

Select Files & Folders Actions to expand the Action list. Select the Wait for Folder Action from the Actions list to display the Action Builder.

Both the Timing  and Error settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.

Note: For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.

Enter the Folder Path of the folder to wait for.  Be sure to enter a complete path including the root folder.

Example:  "C:\MyFolder"

Select one of the following Wait for options :

• Folder to appear

• Folder to disappear

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, see Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.