Get files from folder

Function: Get files from folder

This action allows you to retrieve a list of all files contained within a specified folder. It's useful for processing documents, images, or any other files stored in a particular location.

Input

• Folder: The specific folder from which you want to retrieve files. This is a required input.

Output

• Files: A list of all the files found within the specified folder. Each item in the list represents a file.
• The status: Indicates whether the action was successful or if an error occurred during the process.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Get files from folder" action:

Example 1: Listing Invoice Documents

Imagine you have a folder named "Invoices" where all your customer invoices are stored. You want to get a list of all these invoice files to process them further.

• Inputs:
  • Folder: Invoices
• Result:
  • Files: A list containing invoice_101.pdf, invoice_102.pdf, invoice_103.pdf, etc.
  • The status: SUCCESS

Example 2: Checking for New Report Files

You have an automated process that drops daily reports into a folder called "Daily Reports". You want to check if any new reports have arrived.

• Inputs:
  • Folder: Daily Reports
• Result:
  • Files: A list containing report_2023-10-26.xlsx, report_2023-10-27.xlsx, etc. (if new reports are present).
  • The status: SUCCESS

Example 3: Handling an Empty Folder

Sometimes, a folder might be empty, and you need to handle this scenario gracefully. For instance, a "Temporary Uploads" folder might be empty after files have been processed and moved.

• Inputs:
  • Folder: Temporary Uploads
• Result:
  • Files: An empty list (no files found).
  • The status: SUCCESS