Parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Learn about the various parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Table 1. Parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods
    Parameter name Description Mandatory?
    Path Path to the folder or file that the WatchFileSystem method will track. Yes
    FileTypes File types that WatchFileSystem will track. Yes
    SubDirectories (Boolean) Option to indicate whether WatchFileSystem will track subdirectories. No
    Name Name of a file that is tracked by a SystemEvent method changes. Yes
    Path Path of a file that is tracked by a SystemEvent method. Yes
    ChangeType Type of change. Yes
    Name Name of the file created. Yes
    Path Path of the file created. Yes
    Name Name of the file deleted. Yes
    Path Path of the file deleted. Yes
    OldName File name before a name change. Yes
    OldPath File path before a path change. Yes
    NewName New file name. Yes
    NewPath New file path. Yes

    Configure inputs for the parameters

    To enter inputs for parameters, see Configure port properties.