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# Use the SetFileDropList component

# Use the SetFileDropList component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Clear the clipboard and then add a collection of file names by using the
SetFileDropList component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

A file drop list is a collection of strings that contain the file paths and is stored
on the Windows clipboard as a String array.

You can configure the properties for the SetFileDropList component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Clipboard components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/J2c8uFIjZmiSi6Xuq8yCwA "Learn about the properties of the Clipboard components in RPA Desktop Design Studio Clipboard utility.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesClipboard.
2. Drag the SetFileDropList component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the control ports of the SetFileDropList component to the corresponding ports of the other components.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Filenames) | Passes the file names as string array from the Data Out component of another component. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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