Deletes or renames source files.

This topic applies to Traditional and Advanced tasks. However, the functionality is not supported by all host types.

Update Original is supported by the following host types for traditional tasks:
  • Local File System
  • UNC Share
  • MOVEit Transfer
  • FTP/FTPS
  • SSH/SFTP
Note: Before adding this step to an advanced task, check to confirm that the transfer was successful by adding a Conditional branch and checking for a file error. If there are no errors, add the Update Original (Rename or Delete) step.

Field

Description

Update original file

Delete or Rename the original source files.
  • Delete

Deletes the source file after downloading from the source.
  • Rename

Renames the source file after downloading from the source.

Rename to: Specify a filename or file mask for the source file.

Macros are allowed in this field.

Renamed files may overwrite original files: Select to overwrite any source files with the same name as the renamed file.
Note: There are rename operation limitations for Amazon S3, Azure Blob, SharePoint, and Google Cloud Storage platforms. To work around these limitations, MOVEit Automation completes the file rename operation by creating a copy of the file with a new name, then deleting the original file. Ensure that your cloud storage account has sufficient space and permissions to complete this operation.

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