Use the GenerateFileHash component
Generate the file HashCode for any file using the GenerateFileHash component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Before you begin
Role required: none
About this task
You can configure the properties for the Generate File Hash component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Encryption components.
Procedure
In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Security > Encryption.
Drag the Generate File Hash component to the Design surface.
To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
Connect the data and control ports of the Generate File Hash component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
| Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
| Data In \(FilePath\) | Passes the path of the file for which the HashCode will be generated from a previously executed component. | Yes |
| Data Out | Returns the file HashCode and updated HashCodes for each update to the file. | No. Connecting this port is optional.To view the output, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
| Control In | Passes the control from a previously executed component. | Yes |
| Control Out | Passes the control to the next component. | No |
- To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.
Parent Topic:Encryption components