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Folder Created

UiPath.GSuite.Activities.Drive.Triggers.NewFolderCreated

Description​

Executes an automation workflow when a new folder is created in the specified location. A new folder can be: a folder created in Drive, a folder uploaded to Drive, or a folder moved to a new Drive location. This trigger supports shared Drives.

note

This trigger may fail when you upload a new folder to Google Drive for Desktop and then sync with Google Drive Cloud. A Google limitation causes this behavior.

Scopes​

This activity requires the following scopes:

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Project compatibility​

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration​

  • Google Drive connection - The connection for the Google Workspace account to use in the activity.
  • In location - The location where the folder is created. This field accepts IResource input. Click the Folder docs image icon to browse available folders.
    • Select the Reload File Data option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.
  • Additional filters - Click this field to open the Filter builder and add additional filters. Supports filtering on the following fields: Created by (email), Name.

Additional options​

Output

  • Folder - The created folder 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 Create Spreadsheet.
  • Job Data - Contains job info, such as Process name, Process version, Workflow name, Robot name, and mode of execution.

Example​

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