Download dependency files

Download dependencies (non-bot files) or automation dependencies (such as .docx, .xls, .txt) from both the private and public repositories in Control Room. This feature enables you to download a file, modify, and upload it back to the Control Room, enabling iterative modifications and saving time.

Prerequisites

Note: This feature requires the Enterprise Platform license. For more information on the supported version for this feature, see Enterprise Platform.
Only users assigned the Download data files permission can download these files. This permission is disabled by default, and administrators can enable it for users (developers).

With this permission is enabled, users can download and edit supported dependency files (.txt, .xls, and so on) available with an automation by downloading them.

Only dependency files can be downloaded, so note that the following files or file types cannot be downloaded:

  • Task Bots
  • API Tasks
  • Forms
  • Processes
  • Templates
  • Prompt templates
  • Process Descriptor
  • BPMN files
  • Enterprise 11.x/10.x Task Bots (.atmx)
  • Enterprise 11.x/10/x MetaBots (.mbot)

Considerations

Keep the following in mind when downloading dependencies:
  • You can only download files up to 100 MB.
  • While the file download is in progress, you cannot navigate away from the page.
  • You can download files in all statuses: New, Checked out, Checked out and edited, and Cloned.
    • Checked out file: The version of the file that has been checked out will be downloaded.
    • Checked out and edited file: Edited file will be downloaded.
    • Cloned file: The version of the file available in the Private workspace will be downloaded.
  • Entries are recorded in the audit log for the files downloaded:
    • Download data file started: The download status is recorded as either successful or unsuccessful when the download starts.
    • Download data file completed: The download status is recorded as either successful or unsuccessful when the download is completed.
    • Download data file failed: Entry is logged if download fails along with reason for the failure.
    • After you download the dependency file, modify, and upload it again, the status of the file changes to Checked out and edited.

Procedure

The following steps show how a user assigned the Download data files permission downloads a document Sales.xls:

  1. On the left pane, click Automation.
    A list of available folders and files such as bots, forms, and processes is displayed.
  2. Click the Public tab and in the Search field, enter Sales.
    The Sales.xls file is displayed.
  3. Hover over the ellipsis and click the Download now icon.
    The Sales.xls file is downloaded to your local machine. User can then use Microsoft Excel to open the Sales.xls file.