Download File
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What is the Download File Action?
The Download File Action downloads a file from the internet.
Creating a Download File Action
Select Files & Folders Actions to expand the Action list. Select theDownload File Action from the Actions list to display the Action Builder.
The Error settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.
Note: For more information about the timing and error settings, go to Action Builder.
Enter the full URL of the file to download. Then specify the Destination file path which should include the full folder path as well as file name, and extension.
Check the Overwrite option if the downloaded file should replace an existing file. If this option is not checked and the file already exists, the Action will fail.
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, go to Action Builder.
Click the OK button to save the Action.