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Upload File

Uploads a file from the local file system to Google Drive.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Drive Id - The identifier for the connected Google Drive service obtained from the Connect node.
  • File Path - The local file path of the file to be uploaded.
  • Parent Folder Id - The ID of the folder in Google Drive where the file should be uploaded.

Output​

  • file_id - The unique identifier of the uploaded file in Google Drive.

How It Works​

The Upload File node transfers a file from the local file system to Google Drive. When executed, the node:

  1. Validates the required inputs (Drive Id, File Path, and Parent Folder Id)
  2. Retrieves the Google Drive service client using the provided Drive Id
  3. Opens the specified local file for reading
  4. Determines the MIME type of the file based on its extension
  5. Creates a File object with the file name and parent folder ID
  6. Uses the Google Drive API to upload the file with the Files.Create method and Media parameter
  7. Returns the ID of the newly created file in Google Drive

Requirements​

  • A valid Google Drive connection established using the Connect node
  • A valid local file path to an existing file
  • The ID of an existing folder in Google Drive where the file should be uploaded
  • Appropriate permissions to create files in the specified folder
  • Sufficient storage space in Google Drive
  • Read permissions for the local file

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Empty or invalid Drive Id
  • Empty or invalid File Path
  • Empty or invalid Parent Folder Id
  • Google Drive API errors during file upload
  • Insufficient permissions to create files in the specified folder
  • Insufficient storage space in Google Drive
  • Unable to read the local file
  • Invalid file path

Usage Notes​

  • The uploaded file will have the same name as the local file
  • The MIME type is automatically detected based on the file extension
  • If MIME type detection fails, the file will be uploaded with a generic type
  • The parent folder must exist in Google Drive
  • Large files may take longer to upload depending on network conditions
  • The returned file_id can be used in subsequent nodes to manipulate the uploaded file
  • Make sure the specified local file exists and is readable
  • The uploaded file will be placed directly in the specified parent folder