blokboard/ Open app

Node reference

Create file

Create a temporary file for this run

FilesfileCreate

Create a temporary file for this run

Part of Files / Files. This reference is generated from the node definitions shipped with Blokboard.

When to use it#

  • Create a temporary output file for this run.

Parameters#

ParameterField typeDefaultDescription
File name (name)stringoutput.txt
Content (content)text(empty)
Media type (mediaType)stringtext/plain
On failure (onFailure)selectstopChoose whether a failed execution stops the workflow or only ends this path.
Retry attempts (retryCount)number0How many additional attempts to make after the first failure.

Media type: Available under More options.

On failure: Choices: Stop workflow (stop), Continue (continue). Available under More options.

Retry attempts: Available under More options. Limits: minimum 0; no declared maximum.

Inputs#

PortValueDescription
inanyOptional content to place in the new memory file.

Outputs#

PortValueDescription
outfileFile available for the rest of this run.

out fields#

FieldTypeDescription
assetIdstringInternal file reference.
namestringFile name.
mediaTypestringFile type.
sizenumberFile size in bytes.
lastModifiednumberLast changed time.
writablebooleanWhether this temporary file can be changed.
cursornumberCurrent write position in bytes.

Use in a workflow#

Connect this node to the path that should execute it. Run a small example, inspect its actual output, and use the expression picker to select values for later nodes.

See expressions for mapping values, workflow basics for connections, and troubleshooting for failed runs.