Use the CopyDirectory component

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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  • Copy a directory to another location by using the CopyDirectory component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

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

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Directory.
    2. Drag the CopyDirectory component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the CopyDirectory component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data In (SourceDirPath) Takes the path to the source directory from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data In (destDirPath) Takes the path to the destination directory from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data In (overwrite) Takes the Boolean value to indicate whether the method overwrites the directory in the destination folder from a previously executed component. No
      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. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.