Use the GetDirectoryName component

Get the directory name of the specified path as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetDirectoryName component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Avant de commencer

Role required: none

Pourquoi et quand exécuter cette tâche

You can configure the properties for the GetDirectoryName component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the File components.

Procédure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > File.
2. Drag the GetDirectoryName component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetDirectoryName component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (Path)	Takes the path to the directory from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Return)	Returns the directory name of the path and passes to the next component.	Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
   Control In	Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components.	No. Connecting the port is optional.
   Control Out	Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component.	No. Connecting the port is optional.

5. Facultatif : To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.