Automation Workshop includes the Save File Dialog Action that requires a user to provide a filename and location on disk. The file itself can be either existing or non-existing. The file path and name is stored as a variable that can be retrieved and used in subsequent Actions by using the Variable Wizard.
Features & highlights
- Ask a user to choose a location and filename on disk for customizable file types, e.g.,
*.pdf,*.xlsx, or*.xml. - Select the path and filename in the middle of the Task execution.
- Option to initially look for files in a particular default folder.
- Use variables from other Actions to highly customize the File Dialog window.
Documentation
- Dialog · Set a custom File Dialog title and the starting folder as a default location.
- Behavior · Configure the functions of the File Dialog buttons.
- Options · Define custom file masks or wildcards for the drop-down menu.
Interconnect
- Save File Dialog integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
- Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
- Moreover, not only utilize Save File Dialog variables, but also seamlessly integrate them with a diverse array of other file and folder variables from local disks, mapped drives, network shares, and remote servers—FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more…
Quick access
To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Save File Dialog Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using the quick ยซSFDยป shortcut.
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