Compute File Checksum

The Compute File Checksum action computes the checksum value of a file by using a hash algorithm (such as CRC-32).

Resource intensive

For platforms with limited memory resources or persistent storage access performance, this action can be resource intensive.

Parameter descriptions

Parameter Description
File Names The options are:
  • Static - The File Name parameter becomes available and is selected from the existing files in the Staging Browser area.
  • Dynamic - The File Name parameter becomes available on the Input tab and can be specified from a variable.
File Name Available when the File Names option is Static. This is the complete path and file name. You can type the path and file name, or use Browse. If you click Browse, the Staging Browser window appears.
Checksum Type CRC-32 is the supported Checksum algorithm.

Input tab (Dynamic)

Available when the File Names option is Dynamic.


Parameter Description
File Name The path and file name of the file in the Staging Browser area whose checksum you want to compute.

Output tab

The Output tab is the same for Dynamic and Static options.


Parameter Description
Value The computed checksum for the file.