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Upload files to folder

Function: Upload files to folder​

This action allows you to transfer a file from your application to a specific folder on an external FTP server. It's useful for storing documents, images, or any other files in a centralized location accessible via FTP.

Input,

  • File: The file you wish to upload. This could be a file generated within your application, or one previously uploaded by a user. (Type: FILE, Required)
  • Folder: The destination folder on the FTP server where the file will be stored. (Type: FOLDER, Required)

Output,

This action does not produce any direct output that can be used in subsequent steps. Its primary effect is the successful upload of the file to the specified FTP folder.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

  • Example 1: Archiving daily reports

    • Inputs:
      • File: DailySales_2023-10-27.pdf (a PDF report generated by the system)
      • Folder: /reports/daily_archives (a folder on the FTP server)
    • Result: The DailySales_2023-10-27.pdf file is successfully uploaded to the /reports/daily_archives folder on the FTP server.

  • Example 2: Storing customer invoices

    • Inputs:
      • File: Invoice_CUST12345_2023.docx (a Word document invoice)
      • Folder: /customer_invoices/2023 (a folder on the FTP server)
    • Result: The Invoice_CUST12345_2023.docx file is transferred and saved in the /customer_invoices/2023 directory on the FTP server.

  • Example 3: Backing up user-uploaded images

    • Inputs:
      • File: profile_pic_user987.jpg (an image file uploaded by a user)
      • Folder: /user_data/profile_images_backup (a folder on the FTP server)
    • Result: The profile_pic_user987.jpg image is securely stored in the /user_data/profile_images_backup folder on the FTP server.