Box - Copy a file

The Box - Copy a file action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. copies a file to a file path in Box.

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Configure the Box - Copy a file action

1. Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.

2. Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
3. Select how to find the source file in Box in Select a Source type.
4. Specify the File path, File ID or File variable:

   • File path: Specify the file path of the file you want. You can select a variable or type a file path. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon ().

   • File ID: The ID of the file.

   • File variable: file stored in a variable in the current workflow.

5. Under Destination, in File path, type the file path where you want to copy the file. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon ().
6. Select an option for Overwrite file.

Maintain path integrity

Caution: If a file/folder that's used in a workflow is moved, renamed, or deleted, any workflows that use that file/folder will not start or will fail. Make sure you keep the paths in your workflow configurations up to date.

Box - Copy a file action fields, buttons, and settings

Section	Field	Description	Variable types
(unlabeled)	Connection Credentials and other settings that enables workflows to communicate with external systems, services, or applications. It's required to pass data between the workflow and the indicated service, which could be a cloud service, business application, or content store.	The Box connection to use for the copy operation.	(n/a)
Source	Select a source type	Select how the action finds the file: Path: location in Box directory. File ID: unique file identifier number in Box. File variable: file stored in a variable in the current workflow.	(n/a)
	Path	Displays when you select the Path source type. The location in Box where the workflow retrieves the file to copy. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation (), and inserted variables.	Boolean, DateTime, Decimal, Integer, Text
	File ID	Displays when you select the File ID source type. The unique identifier number the action uses to access the file in Box.	Boolean, DateTime, Decimal, Integer, Text, Collection
	File variable	Displays when you select the File variable source type. The file to copy to the destination path.	File
Destination	Path	The location in Box where the workflow moves the file to. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation (), and inserted variables.	Boolean, DateTime, Decimal, Integer, Text
	Overwrite file	Select Yes to overwrite an existing file with the same name in the destination.	Boolean
Output	Output	Object variable to store the following details of the destination file. Destination file ID: (Text) The ID of the destination file. Destination path: (Text) The destination file path.	Object