running app on server, giving me the same results, trying to change file name

[wonka1234]

Hi all,

I am running an app on the server, I am trying to replace the path of the input files with other ones (as the app can be used by others and input their own files)

SEems like the value isnt updating on the server.

is it because my File - value = "path"  is not the same as my "Replace String" path?

any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[gabrielvilella]

Hi @wonka1234, you need to uncheck the file within the workflow options when saving it to the Gallery. But just keep in mind that the path inserted by the user must be a path that the Server machine can also see it, for example a shared network folder. If you want that the user can use any file, such as one located on their desktop, you need to replace the text box tool with the file browse tool. 

[TheOC]

Hi @wonka1234 ,

Alternatively you can change the path in your actions tool to the 'externals' path.

Hope this helps,

TheOC

[kelvin_law1]

Hi @wonka1234 

I think you have input the wrong string in the "Replace a specific String" field.

You should input the partial portion of your original input file in that field for the Action tools to replace.

According to your images, you should input _external\2 here.  When you run your workflow, it will take the input from users and replace that with the specified portion in the input path and continue on running your workflow.  Here is an example:

Before uploading your workflow to the server, you can test it in Designer first by clicking the magic ward button next to Run.

Or you can debug it by following this link here.

Hope it helps!!