Import from File System
Category: Files
Version: 1.0
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Author: Any2Info
Description
The Import from File System node allows you to retrieve information about files and folders from a configured file system location.
The node searches a selected folder and returns files and/or directories that match the configured search criteria. This information can be used by subsequent nodes for filtering, processing, or file import operations.
Unlike the Import From File node, this node does not import the content of files. Instead, it returns information about the matching files and folders.
The process works as follows:
Select a valid Connection.
Select the Folder that should be searched.
Optionally enable Subdirectories to include nested folders.
Configure search patterns for directories and files.
Specify whether directories, files, or both should be included.
Execute the node.
The matching files and folders are returned to the data flow.
Configuration Options
Connection
Select the file system connection that should be used.
The selected connection determines which file system location can be accessed.
This field is required.
Folder
Specifies the folder that should be searched.
This field is required.
The selected folder acts as the starting point for the search operation.
Subdirectories
When enabled, all subdirectories below the selected folder are included in the search.
When disabled, only the selected folder is searched.
Search Pattern (Directories)
Defines which directories should be included.
The search pattern supports wildcard filtering.
Examples:
*
All directories
Invoice*
Directories starting with "Invoice"
2026*
Directories starting with "2026"
Search Pattern (Files)
Defines which files should be included.
The search pattern supports wildcard filtering.
Examples:
*.*
All files
*.csv
All CSV files
*.xml
All XML files
invoice_*.pdf
Files starting with "invoice_"
Directories
When enabled, matching directories are included in the result.
When disabled, directories are excluded.
Files
When enabled, matching files are included in the result.
When disabled, files are excluded.
Output
The node returns all files and/or directories that match the configured search criteria.
The returned records can be used by subsequent nodes for filtering, processing, or file import operations.
To import the actual content of files, use the Import From File node.
Tips & Best Practices
Use specific search patterns to reduce the number of returned results.
Enable Subdirectories only when recursive searching is required.
Use the Directories and Files options to limit the output to only the required object types.
Use this node to locate files before processing them with the Import From File node.
Verify that the configured connection has sufficient permissions to access the selected folder.
Changelog
Version
Date
Change
1.0
June 15, 2026
Initial documentation version added.
Last updated
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