File-Type

Data Item: File-Type

Displays a button for selecting and uploading files which are then stored in the input form. It is possible to store multiple files.

Configs: Common
  • mode_edit_outline Item Name
  • mode_edit_outline Field Name *
  • Data Type
  • mode_edit_outline Description
  • mode_edit_outline Note
  • arrow_drop_down Columns
    • 1
    • 2
    • 4
Configs: File (File-Type)
  • check Required
  • mode_edit_outline Minimum number of files
  • mode_edit_outline Maximum number of files
  • mode_edit_outline Maximum value of total file size (MB)

Capture

Settings Screen

File-type Data Item

Input Screen

Notes

  • To input / edit data items, the editing permission in the task must be set to “Editable”
  • The maximum size of a single file is 100 MB
  • The maximum file size that can be uploaded at one time is limited to 100 MB
  • Multiple files can be selected simultaneously (Chrome/Firefox/IE11)
  • In addition to uploading manually, it can also store attachments received via Message Start Events, files downloaded using Service Tasks, etc.
  • All files, whether uploaded from the Task Operation screen or obtained via automated external service integration, are scanned for malware upon storage
    • Some files, such as encrypted zip files, are not scanned for malware
      • File saved with the “Unable to scan for malware” status
    • If a file is flagged as potential malware, the Task cannot be completed and an error message stating “You cannot upload a file that is potentially malware.” will be displayed
      • This restriction also applies to Message Start Events and automatic processing steps, where the Process will fail if malware is suspected
    • If the file size is too large, the malware scan may not be completed
      • Files may be temporarily saved with the “Scanning for malware” status
      • Files saved with the “Scanning for malware” status may later be determined to pose a malware risk
    • Files identified as potentially malicious – even after being saved – will become inaccessible for download
    • Even if a file is identified as malware after it has been saved, it will not be automatically deleted
  • Stored files can be attached to auto-sending emails or be uploaded to external web storage
  • The following operations can be performed on the stored files on the Operating/Details screen
    • For image files (JPEG / PNG / GIF / WebP / SVG / TIFF / AVIF)
      • The thumbnail is displayed
      • Click on the thumbnail to open preview screen
      • On the preview screen, zoom in on the image, and if you have attached multiple images, move between them
    • For video files (MP4 / WebM / AVI / MOV / OGG / FLV)
      • The thumbnail is displayed
      • Click on the thumbnail to play a preview (MP4 / WebM / MOV only)
    • pageview (Show) : If the file is text/HTML/PDF, a preview is displayed in a new tab
    • cloud_download (Download) : Save the file to your device
    • add_to_drive (Save to Google Drive) : Save the file to your Google Drive
    • delete (Delete) : Appears only on Operating screens that are Editable and deletes the file
  • Depending on the contract Edition, there is an upper limit on the file capacity that can be saved in the workflow platform
    • Basic:5GB × number of Users
    • Advanced:15GB × number of Users
    • Professional:30GB × number of Users
  • If the total file capacity reaches the license limit, there are the following restrictions:
    • Unable to start new process
    • Unable to upload a new file

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