Rename File

Rename File action in the Avo Assure is found under the @Generic Element is used to rename the old file name to the new file name and store the result in an output variable for further use.

Syntax

Input: <file_path>;<file_name.extn>;<file_name2.extn>

Note: Supported file formats are .txt. .xlsx, .xls, .pdf, .gif, .doc, .xml

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

Usecase/Example

Scenario

When you download your monthly bank statement, it often saves with a generic name like “statement.pdf.” To keep files organized, you can use the “Rename file” keyword to automatically change it to something more specific, like “Statement_2024.pdf.” This way, each statement has a unique, easy-to-find name.

Input

Provide the input values as below:

  • C:\Data Folder;Statement.pdf;BankStatement_2024.pdf

Expected Result

It should rename the existing file.

Output

The result of the Rename Folder action renames the old file (“Statement.pdf”) to new file (“BankStatment_2024”) exists in the given location and save its result in the {result} output variable as “True”. This output can be used for display or other purposes.

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