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# New Wait For File Action Item

Selecting **Wait For File Action** creates a **New Wait For File Action Item** under the **Action Steps Tab**.

Click on the item to access the fields.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Tick this box to make this step “*active*”. You can skip this step by deactivating it. |
| File Path / Pattern | Enter the file path and pattern that matches the file you are expecting to receive. |
| Max Wait (seconds) | Enter the maximum time in seconds to wait for the file to arrive, prior to continuing with the next **Action Step**. Enter 0 to wait an indefinite amount of time. |
| Wait for File Flush | Enter the time in seconds to wait for the file to flush once it has been detected. When the file is detected, the **Action Step** will wait this amount of time before continuing with the next **Action Step**. This allows the external process enough time to finish writing or copying the file. |