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File download

Nintex external platform is required for this feature. For details, see Enable Nintex external platform features.

Downloads a file from a specified URL.

Action settings

Following are the fields and options visible in the configuration settings dialog box for this action.

Field Description
URL of file to download

The URL of the file to download.
Output

Store output for this action using the following selections.

  • Save file as: Select one of the following items.
    • URL: Enter the URL to a document library within the current site. Include the filename and extension.
    • Overwrite current item (option available for workflows associated with document libraries): When selected, overwrites the current item that the workflow is running on with the downloaded file.
    • Current item attachment (option available for workflows associated with lists): When selected, attaches the downloaded file to the list item that the workflow is running on.
  • File download successful: Specify a Yes/No variable to store whether or not the download of the file was successful. Returns "Yes" if the file was successfully downloaded.
ClosedHow to add and remove output variables

Depending on action requirements, you may be able to add and remove output variables.

To add an output variable

  1. Select an option from the Select more drop-down list.
  2. Click Add to display a drop-down list for the selected option.
  3. Select a previously defined workflow variable from the drop-down list.

To remove an output variable

  • Click Delete ().

    Note: Some output variables cannot be deleted. For example, the output variable URL for the action Bing news search cannot be deleted.