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How to wait for the file fully downloaded?

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Hi All,

 

I have to wait for the file fully downloaded before unzipping it

 

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I put a "wait for file" before "unzip file". However, file created doesnt mean that the subfiles inside it are fully downloaded. So is there a better way to wait for the whole file fully downloaded (not "created") before unzipping it?

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    Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,255 Moderator on at

    @rrrradfafwgvafv 

     

    As I mentioned in the another thread.

     

    Automate the process of triggering the "Save As" window manually.

     

    Configure your preferred browser to prompt you to choose the download location each time.

    Navigate to the link or click whatever initiates the file download.

    Automate the "Save As" dialog by implementing a wait for the window to appear, followed by entering the desired filename, clicking the save button.

    Afterward, use the same filename value in the action that waits for the file to complete its download.

     


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  • MichaelAnnis Profile Picture
    5,727 Moderator on at

    I've ran into something similar and put the file on an infinite loop every 3 seconds until the size of the new file = the size of the old file; in case you run into a situation that can't be solved via the SaveAs window.

     

    Good luck!

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