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Delete Command: delete

The Delete command permanently removes a specified file from a folder within an automation workflow. This helps users manage storage space, remove outdated files, and ensure that unnecessary or sensitive data is deleted when no longer needed.

Example: Suppose you want to delete a file named OldData.txt from the C:\Temp folder.

Steps to configure:

1. Select Set a Variable Value from the Action dropdown.
2. Enter a variable name in Element Key (e.g., DeleteStatus). This variable will store the result of the Case execution (True if the file gets deleted or False otherwise).
3. Click on Form, select Functions, and choose File Handler Functions.
4. In the Cmd field, select Delete and provide:
   • File: Specify the full path of the file to be deleted (e.g., C:\Temp\OldData.txt).

Outcome on execution:

• If the file is successfully deleted, the command returns true in the variable defined in the Element Key.
• If the operation fails (e.g., file not found or permission denied), it returns false.
• This variable can be used in later steps of your automation process to reference the stored information using the syntax ${VariableName} (e.g., ${DeleteStatus}).