File Copy Action
The File Copy Action node copies a file from a source path to a destination path.
This node is primarily intended for smaller individual files such as templates, configuration files, or preference files.
For large media files (e.g., video), it is recommended to use the Job File Copy Action executed asynchronously. That method provides transfer progress in the dashboard and is better suited for high-volume media transfers.
Input Parameters
File Path Full path to the source file, including filename and extension.
New File Path Destination path and filename of the copied file.
If New File Exists Defines how the node behaves if the destination file already exists:
FAIL — stop the node with an error
SKIP — keep the existing file and do nothing
DELETE_EXISTING — overwrite the existing file
RENAME_EXISTING — rename the existing destination file before copying
INCREMENT_NAME — create a new file with an incremented filename
Output
After a successful copy, the node result contains the destination file path of the new file.
Behavior
Copies a single file
Does not move or delete the source file
Can apply conflict handling rules
Supports asynchronous execution
Typical Use Cases
copying project templates
distributing configuration or preset files
preparing render or export environments
transferring small auxiliary files
Practical Note
Use this node for utility files, not for media transfers. If you copy large video files with this node, the stream will remain blocked until the transfer finishes — which is exactly what the Job File Copy Action is designed to avoid.
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