Use the FileExists component

Find out whether the file you specify exists as part of an automation Workflow by using the FileExists component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

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

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (filePath)	Takes the path to the file and the name of the file from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Return)	Returns True if the specified file exists. Otherwise, it returns False and passes the output to another 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.

5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.