Use the GetLastModifiedFolder component
Get the name of the last modified folder by using the GetLastModifiedFolder component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Before you begin
Role required: none
About this task
You can configure the properties for the GetLastModifiedFolder component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Directory components.
Procedure
In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Directory.
Drag the GetLastModifiedFolder component to the Design surface.
To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
Connect the data and control ports of the GetLastModifiedFolder component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
| Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
| Data In \(directoryPath\) | Takes the path to the directory from a previously executed component. | Yes |
| Data In \(searchSubDirectories\) | Takes the Boolean value to indicate whether the method searches the subdirectories for changes from a previously executed component. | Yes |
| Data Out \(Return\) | Returns the name of the last modified folder and the file name and passes to the next component. | Yes.To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
| Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
| Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
- To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.
Parent Topic:Directory