Description:
This step permanently removes a file from the folder path on the application server.
Inputs
- filePath – full path to the file on the server
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “removeFileDef” example.
- Create a new process definition called “removeFileDef” and open it in Designer mode.
- Drag a “removeFile” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and “removeFile” steps, as shown above.
- Click the “removeFile” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step, then click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have the Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- Click the “removeFile” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Enter a file path to remove. Then click the Save button.
- The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, execute it, and then render the process instance.
- Click the process step to view its properties. The step should permanently delete the file from the server. Verify the file exists at the specified path on the application server.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.