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File Updated

File Updated activity that executes an automation workflow when a new file is updated in the specified OneDrive location.

UiPath.MicrosoftOffice365.Activities.Files.Triggers.FileUpdated

Description​

Executes an automation workflow when a new file is updated in the specified OneDrive location. An update can consist of: renaming a file, modifying its contents and saving it, modifying its metadata etc.

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

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. Select the Folderdocs image 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 - Select 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 updated 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:

  • Description​
  • Scopes​
  • Project compatibility​
  • Configuration​
  • Additional options​
  • Example​

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