File Created

UiPath.MicrosoftOffice365.Activities.Files.Triggers.NewFileCreated

Description

Executes an automation workflow when a new file is created in the specified OneDrive location. A new file can be: a file created in OneDrive, a file uploaded to OneDrive, or a file moved to a new OneDrive location.

This trigger supports personal Drives, shared Drives, SharePoint libraries, as well as Groups.

Note: This trigger may fail when you upload a new file to OneDrive desktop app and then sync with OneDrive Cloud. A Microsoft limitation causes this behavior.

Scopes

This activity requires the following scopes:

• Files.Read

OR

• Files.ReadWrite

OR

• Files.Read.All

OR

• Files.ReadWrite.All

OR

• Sites.Read.All

OR

• Sites.ReadWrite.All

Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration

• Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint connection - The connection for the Microsoft 365 account to use in the activity.
• In location - The folder where the file is created. Click the Folder icon to browse the OneDrive folders. This field accepts IResource input.

  • Select the Reload File Data option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.

• Additional filters - Click this field to open the Filter builder and add additional filters. Supports filtering on the following fields: Created by (email), File extension, Name.

Additional options

Output

• File - The created file that can be used further in the workflow. Automatically generated output variable. You can use it as it is or save it with a different name. You can use this in other activities, such as Send Email.

• Job Data - Contains job info, such as Process name, Process version, Workflow name, Robot name, and mode of execution.

Example

See also:

• Files activities
• Create folder
• For Each File/Folder
• Move File/Folder