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    - Brazil Workflow Data Fabric

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# Use the SpecialFolderPath component

# Use the SpecialFolderPath component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Retrieve the path to a special folder In Windows based on the name you
specify by using the SpecialFolderPath component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the SpecialFolderPath component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Environment components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uCaHEK9kLMRpXIAoPyx_VA "Learn about the properties of the Environment components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesEnvironment.
2. Drag the SpecialFolderPath component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the SpecialFolderPath component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (folder) | Takes the name of the special folder from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the path to the specified system special folder 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. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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