The "Click Download Link" action clicks on download links and manages the file download process. It handles file naming, location, and completion tracking.
When to use this action:
•Downloading reports from web portals
•Saving invoices, statements, or documents
•Batch downloading multiple files
•Automating regular file downloads (daily reports, updates)
•Downloading files that require login access
•Capturing downloads with dynamic or generated filenames
Always use this instead of Mouse Click / Hover / Focus for download links
Browser
Select which browser contains the download link
Locate Element By
Locate by: Choose how to find the download link
Select Element: Click to interactively choose the link
Can be any element that triggers a download (link, button, etc.)
Download Folder
Directory where the file will be saved
Use [...] button to browse
Can use RoboTask variables. For example: C:\Downloads{Date}\
Filename (optional, auto if empty)
Specify exact filename for the download
Leave empty to use the server-provided filename
Can include extension: report.pdf
Can use variables: report-{DateTime}.xlsx
Auto-rename if file exists
When checked: Adds (1), (2), etc. to filename if it exists
When unchecked: Overwrites existing files
Prevents download conflicts
Timeout (seconds)
Maximum time to wait for download to complete
Default: 30 seconds
Increase for large files or slow connections
Range: 1-300 seconds
Save Full Path to Var
Variable to store the complete path of downloaded file
Useful for subsequent file processing
Includes the actual filename (after any auto-renaming)
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