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# Use the CurrentDirectory component

# Use the CurrentDirectory component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Get the current working directory path and name by using the CurrentDirectory
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the CurrentDirectory component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Directory components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/I5OKyLn_nBKIbo~nms3GkA "Learn about the properties of the Directory components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDirectory.
2. Drag the CurrentDirectory component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the CurrentDirectory component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out (directoryPath) | Returns the path to the current working directory 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. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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