Working with network folders vs webpages/applications in Studio X

[kcaller]

I need to access a network folder identified by the previous date as the name and search within the folder for a specific file then open the located file to extract certain attributes to place in a USPS letter template. Where I am confused is how to handle network files vs. webpage/application activities. I understand how to click on items, etc. if it is a webpage/application. But when dealing strictly with internal network folders which is not an application/webpage, what activities should I be using? Do I still use the App/Web Automation> Click Activity to open my folders and click into a search field, etc.? If you know of any links on this topic, please share. I could not find anything specific to Studio X nor anything referenced in my training . Thank you for your assistance.

[Anil_G (Anil Gorthi)]

@kcaller

Network folders can be accessed just as any normal folder…you dont need to use any clicks pr anything…

File exists…path exists etc would work with network path also

Please try the same

Cheers

[Kartheek_Battu]

Hello @kcaller

1. Get Previous Date:

• Use an Assign activity to calculate the previous date.

2. Build Network Folder Path:

• Create the path to the network folder with the previous date.

3. Check if Folder Exists:

• Use Path Exists to verify if the network folder exists.

4. Open Folder:

• Use Invoke Code or Start Process to open the network folder.

5. Search for Specific File:

• Use Find Files and Folders to locate the specific file.

6. Extract Attributes:

• Use “File” activities (e.g., Read Text File, Get File Attributes) to extract file attributes.

7. Use Extracted Attributes:

• Employ “UI Automation” activities (e.g., Type Into) to fill in your USPS letter template.

Thanks & Cheers!!!