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Parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods

Learn about the various parameters of the SystemEvent connector methods in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Parameter nameDescriptionMandatory?
PathPath to the folder or file that the WatchFileSystem method will track.Yes
FileTypesFile types that WatchFileSystem will track.Yes
SubDirectories (Boolean)Option to indicate whether WatchFileSystem will track subdirectories.No
NameName of a file that is tracked by a SystemEvent method changes.Yes
PathPath of a file that is tracked by a SystemEvent method.Yes
ChangeTypeType of change.Yes
NameName of the file created.Yes
PathPath of the file created.Yes
NameName of the file deleted.Yes
PathPath of the file deleted.Yes
OldNameFile name before a name change.Yes
OldPathFile path before a path change.Yes
NewNameNew file name.Yes
NewPathNew file path.Yes

Configure inputs for the parameters

To enter inputs for parameters, see Configure port properties.

Parent Topic:System Events