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# Use the GetDirectoryName component

# Use the GetDirectoryName 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 directory name of the specified path as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetDirectoryName component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetDirectoryName component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the File components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DF8Mp_LWu5HnryRAA5tlpw "Learn about the properties of the File components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesFile.
2. Drag the GetDirectoryName component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d92L75lHSFmmidzeOPPgTw "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetDirectoryName 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 In (Path) | Takes the path to the directory from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the directory name of the path 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. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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