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sourceDocument: Australia Workflow Data Fabric
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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    - australia

ft:locale :

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ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Workflow Data Fabric

ft:clusterId :

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bundleId :

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    - Creator


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# Use the GetRandomFileName component

# Use the GetRandomFileName component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Get randomly generated file names and their extensions by using the GetRandomFileName
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetRandomFileName component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the File components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/od6ZfKbAfA7oItV1B9fH1Q "Learn about the properties of the File components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesFile.
2. Drag the GetRandomFileName component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the GetRandomFileName component to the corresponding ports of the other component as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the random file name and extension and passes to the next component | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Passes the file names from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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