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Check if file exists block

The check if file exists block connects to a cloud storage location and looks for a named file.

Check if file exists block

Configuring a check if file exists block

Configure the block to connect to a cloud storage provider and search for a file.

Inputs

The check if file exists block requires an authenticated cloud storage provider and a path to the file. The cloud storage providers are available from the drop-down menu. You manually add the file path to the Path field.

Check if file exists block inputs

check if path exists input with dropbox selected as storage provider

Settings

The Settings tab is where you choose what the block does if it encounters an error.

Block settings tab

General settings for all cloud storage blocks

Connection

The Connection tab is where you can authenticate your cloud storage provider. Once you select the storage provider on the Inputs tab, a Connect button appears here which opens up an authentication window. You must authenticate the connection to use this block.

Block connection tab

Check if file exists block with Connect your dropbox shown

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