Use the RenameDirectory component

Change the name of a directory by using the RenameDirectory component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the RenameDirectory 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 RenameDirectory component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the RenameDirectory component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (directoryPath)	Takes the path to the directory from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data In (newname)	Takes the new directory name from a previously executed component.	Yes
   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.