Box - Move a file
The Box - Move a file action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. moves a file to from one folder to another folder in Box.
For more information about the Box connector, go to Box.
Configure the Box - Move a file 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 Path, File ID or File variable.
- Specify the File path, File variable or File ID based on what you selected in Select a source type:
File path: The path to the file you want to move. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon (
).
File ID: The unique identifier file ID number.
File variable: The file stored in a variable in the current workflow.
- Under Destination, in File path, type the file path where you want to move the file. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon (
).
- 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 - Move a file action fields, buttons, and settings
Section |
Field |
Description |
Variable types |
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(unlabeled) |
The Box connection to use for moving the file. |
(n/a) |
|
Source |
Select a source type |
Select how the action finds the file:
|
(n/a) |
|
File path |
Displays when you select the Path source type. The location in Box where the workflow retrieves the file from to move to the destination path. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation ( |
Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime |
|
File ID |
Displays when you select the File ID source type. The unique identifier number the action uses to access the file in Box. |
Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection |
|
File variable |
The file to move to the destination path. |
File |
Destination |
New file path |
The location in Box where the workflow moves the file to. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation ( |
Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime |
|
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.
|
Object |