How to delete specific PDF files by names?

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I am looking for a process to delete a bunch of files in a folder by the string name so that only the PDF files that do not fit that naming convention remain. This is the file name PDF Export with bookmarks 2021-12-07 VBI that was created when i split a PDF it adds in a number value. I want to remove all of those but keep the ones with a person name.
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Hi @jeff.shubzda

Check with the reference thread below!

Regards

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Hi @jeff.shubzda

Use this syntax

Var_Array_of_String=Directory.GetFiles(“D:\test”)(specific your pdf directory)

pass the varr_Array_of_String in for each

Use if activity to check (“PDF Export”)
like this
item.ToString.Contais(“PDF Export”")

Inside the if activity use delete file and (pass the iterative variable item )
Thats it
Thanks,

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hI @jeff.shubzda

Try with the for each file in the folder and condition to check and delete file
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Hope this Helps

Regards
Sudharsan

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Hi,

Hope the following helps you.

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Regards,

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I added this into my workflow and when I connected it it threw errors?

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Hi,

Can you try to set String at TypeArgument in ForEach activity?

Regards,

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I’m sorry I’m not understanding the request? set string at?

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Hi,

Can you modify object to String at the following property (red arrow)?

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Regards,

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Can you show the path which you used

Regards
Sudharsan

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Also, Check once whether you have the files inside the folder and those are with correct extension

Regards
Sudharsan

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Thank you to everyone who provided guidance, the bot works great and all the tips and tricks I will keep for another time. Happy New Year.

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