Job Folder Copy Action
The Job Folder Copy Action node copies a folder while providing progress feedback in the Helmut dashboard.
This node is designed for large directory transfers such as media folders or project directories. Unlike the standard Folder Copy Action, it integrates with the job system and can display status messages during the operation.
Input Parameters
Folder Path Path and name of the source folder to be copied. Wildcards (e.g., {job.source}) may be used.
New Folder Path Destination path and name of the copied folder.
Copy Message Message displayed in the dashboard while the copy process is running.
Copy Done Message Message displayed after the copy operation has completed successfully.
If New Folder Path Exists Defines how the node behaves if the destination folder already exists:
FAIL — stop the node with an error
SKIP — keep the existing folder and do nothing
DELETE_EXISTING — delete the destination folder before copying
RENAME_EXISTING — rename the existing folder before copying
MERGE_WITH_EXISTING — merge contents into the existing folder
INCREMENT_NAME — create a new folder with an incremented name
Output
The node result contains the destination path of the copied folder.
Behavior
Copies folders recursively
Displays progress information in the dashboard
Designed for long-running copy operations
Integrates with job-based workflows
Empty sub-folders will also be copied
Typical Use Cases
transferring camera card structures
moving large media packages
ingesting project directories
backup or archive workflows
Practical Note
Use this node whenever users need visibility into long transfers. If you copy large folders with the standard Folder Copy Action, the stream will appear frozen until the operation finishes — this node prevents that by reporting progress.
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