Export Text

Overview

Export Text node writes text content to a file on the server.

Use this node to create logs, reports, or exported records from flow data. It supports append/overwrite mode, dynamic template content, and optional auto-delete.

Input

Export Directory

string required

Server folder where the output file is created or updated.

Make sure the runtime has permission to write to this location.

File Name

string required

Target file name for output.

Supports dynamic naming with Template Expressions, for example to include date/time or values from upstream nodes.

File Extension

string required

Output extension appended to the file name, for example txt, csv, or log.

Write Mode

string required

How to write content:

• append
• overwrite

Use append for running logs and overwrite for single latest-state files.

Auto Delete Exported Files

boolean required

Enables automatic deletion of exported files after a configured retention period.

Delete Time Interval

integer

Retention amount before deletion occurs (for example, 30 with DAYS).

Used only when Auto Delete Exported Files is enabled.

Delete Time Unit

string

Time unit paired with Delete Time Interval.

Used only when Auto Delete Exported Files is enabled.

File Content

string required

Text payload written to the file.

Supports dynamic content with Template Expressions, which is useful for log lines, JSON snippets, and report records.

Output

This node does not provide custom output fields.