Specify file whose information to read. The Get File Information Action stores file size, attributes and owner as dynamic values that can be accessed via Variable Wizard by any following Action in the Task.
| File | Details |
|---|---|
| File | Specify file whose information to read. |
| Browse |  Use Browse to select a particular file or folder on local disk, network share on LAN (local area network), etc. |
| Variable Wizard |  Use dynamic data input—substitute a parameter from a file, web, connected Trigger, other Actions, date and time presets, etc. |
Interconnect
- Get File Information integration and auditing—Variables (dynamic data) and Events (recorded activity). Access the variables containing detailed file information, including file size, attributes, file owner, and SID. Additionally, events related to the successful or unsuccessful retrieval of file information are logged.
Contents & metadata…
Automation Workshop provides a wide range of Actions to access and modify file contents, properties, and metadata.
- Read from File · Overview · Variables
- Write to File · Overview · Variables
- Compute File Checksum · Overview · Variables
- Get File Date & Time · Overview · Variables
- Set File Date & Time · Overview · Variables
- Set File Attributes · Overview · Variables
- Remote File Information · Overview · Variables
Note
- Automation Workshop supports Unicode file names and a path of up to 32,000 characters.
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