The Dropbox Move Item action is used to move a file or folder located on Dropbox from the specified source (fromPath) to a new destination (toPath). It is highly functional in file management, folder organization, and user-specific archiving scenarios.

Technical Specifications

• Function: Moves a file or folder from one location to another.
• Parameters
  
  • settings (Object – required): Dropbox API connection settings.
  • fromPath (String – required): The current path of the file or folder to be moved (e.g., /Documents/file.pdf).
  • toPath (String – required): The destination path of the file or folder to be moved (e.g., /Archive/file.pdf).
• Result: Singular (One) → Returns the new path information of the moved item.

Value Binding

• Fixed Value: Specific file paths can be entered manually.
• Dynamic value: Can be automatically retrieved from user selections or the in-app file path.

Dropbox Move Item Application Steps

1. Add Action
   
   • Go to the screen where the file will be moved.
   • Select UI Design → + ADD ACTION → Dropbox → Dropbox Move Item.
2. Configuring Parameters

• settings: Select the Dropbox connection settings.
• fromPath: Enter the current path of the file/folder to be moved.
• toPath: Enter the destination path to which the file/folder will be moved.

3. Execution

• When the action is executed, the file/folder is moved to the specified new location.
• The returned result contains the new path information of the moved item.

Usage Scenario: “Move Documents to Archive”

When a user wants to move their active documents from the ‘Documents’ folder to the “Archive” folder:

• fromPath = /Documents/report.pdf
• toPath = /Archive/report.pdf
• Action runs → File is moved to the “Archive” folder.

Dropbox Move Item Advanced Customizations

• Batch Move: The user can select multiple files and trigger sequential move operations.
• Dynamic Path Determination: The file or folder path selected from the user interface can be automatically linked.
• Folder Configuration: New folders can be created and automatically checked before moving.

Technical Risks and Controls

• If incorrect or incomplete fromPath is provided, the operation will fail.
• If toPath conflicts with an existing file path, the old file may be overwritten → control should be added.
• API quota limits and authorization errors should be considered.