Move File/Folder

Move File/Folder action in the Avo Assure is found under the @Generic Element is used to move a file/folder to a user-specified location and can also change the file format or compress the folder if desired.

Syntax

Input: <Source_path>;<Destination_name>;< 1(overwrite)/ 0(normal)>(Optional); <extension (ex:.csv)>(Optional).

Note: Supported extensions for conversions are [‘.txt’, ‘.csv’, ‘.xlsx’, ‘.xls’, ‘.doc’, ‘.docx’, ‘.pdf’, ‘.zip’, ‘. unzip’]

Output: <Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)

Usecase/Example

For changing the file format:

Scenario

You are generating daily transaction reports and needs to archive them at the end of each week. Instead of moving these files manually, they use the “move file/folder” keyword to automatically transfer the weekly reports from the “Current Reports” folder to an “Archive” folder. By setting the destination path, it keeps files organized and reduce the chance of any reports getting misplaced. This makes records easy to find for audits or future use.

Input

Provide the input values as below:

• C:\Data Folder\Current_Reports.doc;C:\Archive

• For changing the file path from JPEG to PNG use below input:

• C:\Data Folder\Current_Reports.doc;C:\Archive.pdf

Expected Result

It should move the file from Current_Reports.doc to Archive file and change the file format.

Output

The Move File/Folder action moved the file (Current_Reports.doc) in specified folder (Archive) and save its result in the {result} output variable as “True”. This output can be used for display or other purposes.