Download Attachment Activity

The Download Attachment activity enables users to retrieve files attached to a specified email item. This activity streamlines the process of extracting important documents or media directly from mail attachments to a local or network directory.

Field	Description	Requirement
Entry ID	The unique identifier of the mail item from which attachments will be downloaded. This ID is typically obtained from the first column of a dataset generated by a Search activity.	Required
Path	The target directory where the downloaded attachments will be saved.	Required

Action Types & Examples

Download Status

Format: boolean
Example Result: true

Files Downloaded Count

Format: digit
Example Result: 2

Implementation Examples

Field Setup - Entry ID: entryID - Path: D:\robustafiles

Execution Parameters - Entry ID: ${entryID} - Path: D:\robustafiles

Technical Notes

Ensure the specified Path has appropriate write permissions for the executing user or service account. If a file with the same name already exists in the target directory, the activity's behavior (e.g., overwrite, rename, or error) depends on the underlying system configuration or specific activity settings. The Entry ID must correspond to a valid and accessible mail item within the configured mail system. Network connectivity to the mail server is essential for successful execution.