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Last updated Dec 20, 2024

Download file from URL

UiPath.Activities.System.FileOperations.DownloadFileFromUrl

The Download file from URL activity allows you to download a file from a given URL. The output of the activity is the standard for file handling - ILocalResource which can be later used with any activity that needs the file.

Project Compatibility

Windows

Configuration

  • URL - The full URL from which to download the file from. The URL must include the http:// or https:// prefix.

Properties Panel

Options

  • Save file as - Use a custom name for the downloaded file. If left empty, the activity determines the file name based on URL information.

  • If file already exists - Allows you to choose the action to take if the file name already exists. The available options are:

    • Auto rename - Increments the file name, this is the default option.

    • Replace - Overwrites the existing file.

    • Don't replace - Fails if an existing item is found.

  • Timeout (seconds) - The duration, in seconds, to wait for the activity to complete the task before triggering an error. Default: 600 seconds.

Output

  • Downloaded file - The reference to the downloaded file. Saved as a OutArgument<ILocalResrouce>.

  • Project Compatibility
  • Configuration
  • Properties Panel

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