Use the GetPathRoot component

Get the name of the root folder or directory of a path by using the GetPathRoot 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 GetPathRoot 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 GetPathRoot component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetPathRoot component to the corresponding ports of the other component as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (Path)	Takes the path from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Return)	Returns the name of the root folder in the path taken through the Data In port 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.	Yes
   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.