List Files Activity
The List Files activity enables users to retrieve a list of file and folder names within a specified directory. This activity is essential for operations requiring an inventory of directory contents, providing structured data for further processing.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Directory name | The full path to the directory from which to list files and folders. | Required |
| Dataset name | The reference name for the dataset that will store the listed file and folder information. | Required |
Action Types & Examples
Full Directory Path
- Format:
string - Example Result:
"C:\Temp\deneme"or"C:\Temp\test.xlsx"
File/Folder Name
- Format:
string - Example Result:
"test"or"test.xlsx"
Type Indicator
- Format:
string - Example Result:
"Directory"or"File"
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Directory name: C:\Temp\Test - Dataset name: fileListingResult
Execution Parameters - Iterate through dataset: For Each row in fileListingResult - Access full path: row.ColumnA - Access file/folder name: row.ColumnB - Access type: row.ColumnC
Technical Notes
The activity generates a dataset containing the listed files and folders. This dataset can be iterated through using a loop activity to process each entry individually. The dataset typically includes columns for the full path (Column A), file/folder name (Column B), and type (Column C, indicating "Directory" or "File").