Use the GetExtension component

Get the extension of a file and know its type as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetExtension component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

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

Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > File.
2. Drag the GetExtension component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetExtension 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 to the file and the name of the file from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Return)	Returns the file extension 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.	No. Connecting the port is optional.
   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.