Video · A tutorial to demonstrate how to use If File…Else Actions, how to check if a file exists, or doesn't, and how to ensure that the file is readable (is fully written to disk). Also, the video teaches you about If…Else scopes, its main execution branch and the alternative branch.
Using If File…Else construct allows you to add logic to your automated workflow in a no-code fashion. It allows unlimited conditional branching to execute alternative workflows based on the existence of files. The If File Action simply checks for file existence, but to wait for a file, use the Wait for File Action. To fire a Task when a file appears, use the File & Folder Watcher.
The intuitive interface with Task creation and configuration Wizards will lead you through the Task design process without requiring scripting skills or preliminary training. It is easy to automate anything and anywhere with this no-code automation platform.
Tools used…
- If File · Overview
- Else · Overview
- Unzip Files · Overview
- Send Email · Overview
- Compute File Checksum · Overview
- Show Message · Overview
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