Box - Get folder contents
The Box - Get folder contents action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. stores information about items in the specified folder in Box.
For more information about the Box connector, go to Box.
Configure the Box - Get folder contents action
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Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.
- Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
- In Select a Source type, select how you want to specify the source folder.
- Specify the File path or File ID:
File path: The Path to the folder you want to retrieve. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon (
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File ID: The ID of the folder to retrieve.
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 - Get folder contents action fields, buttons, and settings
Section |
Field |
Description |
Variable types |
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(Unlabeled) |
The Box connection to use for getting the folder contents. |
(n/a) |
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Source |
Select a source type |
Select how the action finds the file in Box:
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(n/a) |
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Folder path |
Displays when you select the Path source type. The folder in Box where the workflow retrieves information about contents. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation ( |
Boolean, DateTime, Decimal, Integer, Text |
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Folder ID |
Displays when you select the Folder ID source type. The unique identifier number the action uses to access the folder in Box. |
Boolean, DateTime, Decimal, Integer, Text, Collection |
Output |
Result |
Object variable to store the following variables:
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