Actions13
- Manage Smartsheet Actions
- Manage Folder Actions
Manage Folder → Copy Folder
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation copies a folder within the Smartsheet platform from a source workspace and folder to a destination workspace and folder. It allows renaming the copied folder and specifying the destination type (folder, home, or workspace). This is useful for duplicating folder structures and contents across different workspaces or locations within Smartsheet, facilitating organization and backup tasks.
Use Case Examples
- Copy a project folder from one workspace to another while renaming it to reflect a new project phase.
- Duplicate a folder containing templates to a home directory for easy access by multiple users.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Source Workspace Name or ID | The workspace from which the folder to be copied is selected. |
| Source Folder Name or ID | The specific folder within the source workspace to be copied. |
| Destination Workspace Name or ID | The workspace where the copied folder will be placed. |
| Destination Folder Name or ID | The folder within the destination workspace where the copied folder will be placed. |
| Folder Name | The new name for the copied folder. |
| Destination Type | The type of destination where the folder will be copied (folder, home, or workspace). |
Output
JSON
id- ID of the copied folder.name- Name of the copied folder.createdAt- Timestamp when the folder was created.modifiedAt- Timestamp when the folder was last modified.permalink- URL link to access the copied folder.
Dependencies
- Smartsheet API with an API key credential
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that the source and destination workspace and folder IDs are correct and accessible with the provided API credentials.
- The new folder name must be non-empty and trimmed to a maximum of 50 characters as per the API requirements.
- If the API call fails, check for network issues or permission errors related to the Smartsheet API token.
Links
- Smartsheet API - Copy Folder - Official API documentation for the folder copy operation in Smartsheet.