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Get Local File Path

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Jun 20, 2025 6:38 AM
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This workflow demonstrates how to get a local file path from a path data cell or path variable.

This is especially useful if you need a local path string e.g. to work with file in a Python Scripting node.

External resources

  • KNIME File Handling Guide
  • KNIME Path Data Cell and Flow Variable
  • Working with KNIME URL
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Created with KNIME Analytics Platform version 5.4.4
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    KNIME Base nodesTrusted extension

    KNIME AG, Zurich, Switzerland

    Version 5.4.4

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    KNIME Basic File System ConnectorsTrusted extension

    KNIME AG, Zurich, Switzerland

    Version 5.4.1

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