HTTP Link - Load Content

Loads the linked file and stores it as the attachment for the associated Batch Folder.

Remarks

The Load Content command downloads the content from the 'URL' property and saves it as the local attachment for the associated Batch Folder. This operation is typically used to bring external web content into Grooper for processing, review, or archival.

When executed, the command retrieves the resource from the specified URL, streams the content, and attaches it to the Batch Folder. The database is updated to reflect the new attachment.

• If 'Overwrite' is set to true, any existing local attachment will be replaced.
• If 'Overwrite' is false and a local attachment already exists, the command does nothing.
• The 'Timeout' property controls the maximum time (in seconds) to wait for the download operation.

Usage Guidance

• Use this command to import or refresh the native document version from the external HTTP location.
• Adjust the 'Timeout' property if you expect large files or slow network conditions.
• After loading, the document can be processed, extracted, or exported using standard Grooper activities.

The command is available from the context menu of the HTTP Link and can be executed manually or as part of an automated workflow.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Overwrite	Boolean	►	If true, will overwrite an existing local attachment. Otherwise, this command will do nothing if an attachment is already stored locally. DefaultFalse Controls whether the Load Content command should replace an existing local attachment when loading content from the URL. Set to true to always update the attachment, ensuring the latest version from the HTTP resource is stored in Grooper. Set to false to skip loading if a local file is already present, preserving the current attachment and avoiding unnecessary downloads. Usage Guidance Use true when you want to refresh or update the local attachment with the latest content from the external resource. Use false to prevent accidental overwrites or when you want to preserve the current local file. This property is especially useful in automated workflows where you need to control whether existing files are replaced.
Timeout	Int32	►	The timeout for the load operation, in seconds. Default30 Specifies the maximum number of seconds to wait for the HTTP download to complete when executing the Load Content command. If the timeout is reached before the download finishes, the operation will fail and no attachment will be created or updated. Usage Guidance Increase this value for large files or when working with slow or unreliable network connections. The default value is 30 seconds, which is suitable for most typical web resources. Adjust as needed to balance responsiveness and reliability in your environment.

See Also

HTTP Link