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Dropbox: Copy File Or Folder

Description

Use the step to copy a file or folder on Dropbox.

Configurations

Field namesDescription
Step NameSpecify a unique step name.
CONNECTION tab:Connection fields
App Key*Select the application key of the Dropbox application. The field data type is String. This is a mandatory field.
Accept Value as variable/staticLeave checkbox unchecked to accept App Secret from a field in the previous steps of the stream using a list. Else enable checkbox for App Secret field to appear as Text box.
App SecretSpecify the App Secret of Dropbox application. App Secret is entered using a widget. If the Accept Values as variable/static checkbox is selected, then the App Secret field appears as text box and accepts static values or variables. Else, select App Secret from the list.
The field data type is String. This is a mandatory field.
Accept Value as variable/staticLeave checkbox unchecked to accept Refresh Token from a field in the previous steps of the stream using a drop down list. Else enable checkbox for Refresh Token field to appear as Text box.
Refresh TokenProvide the Refresh Token generated by using connection documentation. If the Accept Values as variable/static check box is selected, then the Refresh Token field appears as text box and accepts static values or variables. Else, select Refresh Token from the list.
The field data type is String. This is a mandatory field.
Test ConnectionVerifies whether the connection is established or not.
Note: For the purpose of verification fields coming from previous steps are not allowed since field values can only be accessed when workflow is in running state. Static values and environment variables are allowed.
INPUT tab:Input fields
Source File Or Folder PathSpecify the Dropbox source path of file or folder to copy.
The data type is String This field is mandatory.
Destination Path File Or FolderSpecify the Dropbox destination path of file or folder to be copied.
The data type is String This field is mandatory.
Note:
  • Provide Dropbox Folder reference as: /<ExistingFolder>/<FolderName>.
  • If the provided path contains a folder that does not exist on Dropbox, then a new folder with the specified name is created in the path. For example, /Sample Folder/NewFolderName/Test.exe, here NewFolderName is created in the Sample Folder.
Auto RenameAuto Rename field is used to auto rename any file or folder to avoid conflict if already exists in the Dropbox destination path. Allowed values are: Yes, No.
Default Value: Yes
Allow Ownership TransferProvide the ownership when the operation is performed. Allowed values are: Yes, No.
Default Value: N
OUTPUT tab:Output fields
Output File Or Folder PathSpecify the output field name.
Default value: OutputFileOrFolderPath