Box - Store a file

The Box - Store 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. stores files in the specified variable to Box.

For more information about the Box connector, go to Box.

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Configure the Box - Store 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. In File, select the source file. You can select a file variable for a single file or a collection variable for a set of files.
  4. In Folder path, type the file path where you want to copy the file. You can also browse the folder structure using the browse icon ().
  5. 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 - Store 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 storing the files.

(n/a)

Source

File

The file or set of files to store in the destination path.

Collection, File

Destination

Folder path

The location in Box to store the files. Accepts any combination of typed text, text added through navigation (), and inserted variables.

Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime

 

Overwrite file

When Yes is selected, overwrites existing file with the same name in the destination.

Boolean

Output

File IDs

Object variable to store the new ID of the stored file.

  • File ID: (Text) The ID of the stored file.

  • File IDs: (Collection) The IDs of the stored files.

Object