Mate Drive

Introduction

The Mate Drive feature in Autom Mate is a dedicated tool designed to store and manage files essential for your workflows. It functions similarly to organizing folders on your computer, providing a structured space to categorize and access files conveniently within your processes.

The primary purpose of the Mate Drive is to offer users a centralized repository for storing files used in their workflows. It simplifies file management, reduces redundancies, and ensures easy access to necessary files when executing tasks.

What is Mate Drive?

The Mate Drive serves as a virtual storage space within Autom Mate, allowing users to upload, store, and manage files used in their automation processes. It provides a seamless way to handle files without relying on external storage solutions.

Key Features

Add Files: Upload files to the Mate Drive from your computer.
File Copying: Copy files within the Mate Drive for reuse in different workflows.
Store Outputs: Save task outputs directly to the Mate Drive for future reference.
File Download: Download stored files to your computer for offline use.
File Editing: Edit, rename, or delete files within the Mate Drive as needed.

How To Use Features

Adding Files

Description: Add files to the Mate Drive for use in your workflows.

Steps:

Click on the "Add File" button.
Select the file you want to upload from your computer.
The file will be uploaded and stored in the Mate Drive

File Copying

Description: Copy files stored in the Mate Drive for reuse in different workflows.

Usage:

Copy the desired file as "root" to access it in any part of your workflow.

Storing Outputs

Description: Save task outputs directly to the Mate Drive for future reference.

Usage:

After completing a task, store its output in the Mate Drive.
Access the latest versions of files whenever needed.

File Download

Description: Download files stored in the Mate Drive to your computer.

Usage:

Select the file you want to download.
Download the file to your local system for offline access.

File Editing and Management

Description: Edit, rename, or delete files within the Mate Drive.

Usage:

Click on the file to view options for editing, renaming, or deleting.
Maintain file organization and manage files efficiently.

How To Use Actions

Delete from Mate Drive

Description and Purpose: This action is designed to delete files from the Mate Drive. It is useful when files recorded in the Mate Drive during the running of Autom need to be deleted as part of a process. This action can handle the deletion operation efficiently.

Additionally, users can utilize this action to delete any file from the Mate Drive as per their requirements.

Usage: To use this action, the user must configure two essential parts:

Folder Path: The user needs to specify the folder path within the Mate Drive where the file to be deleted is located. This can be done by clicking on the Mate Drive icon on the right side and selecting the appropriate folder.

Filename with Extension: After defining the folder path, the user must specify the file name along with its extension (e.g., example.txt). Once Autom is run, the specified file in the Mate Drive will be deleted.

Inputs:

Folder Path: Specify the folder path in the Mate Drive by selecting it via the Mate Drive icon.
Filename with Extension: Enter the complete filename, including the extension, of the file to be deleted (e.g., example.txt).

Action Output: The successful deletion of the specified file from the Mate Drive.