How to upload a file in Virtuoso from local system (machine)

About Article:

This article will cover how to upload a file in Virtuoso from local system (machine)

Problem Statement:
How to handle file uploads in Virtuoso from the local system and then utilize them in journeys.

Solution:

The Environments Tab offers the ability to upload files from our local systems. This can be done by following the steps mentioned below:

Steps to upload a file in an environment variable (file variable):

1. Click on the Environments Tab
2. Click on the Add file option on the Top right

3. Create a variable name and upload the required finale in the Drag and drop or browse file area
   
4. Click on “Add file as variable”.
5. A file will be added in the Environment variable with the defined variable name
   

Steps to use the file variable in a Journey:

1. Open the journey where you want to upload the file. 
2. Please use the NLP syntax mentioned below to upload a file.
   • Upload $File to "Browse Files"

Example NLP Test Steps:

Note:

The publicly accessible files can also be uploaded in the AUT without creating the file variable by using the NLP step mentioned below:

• Upload "https://www.mypersonalpage.com/resume.pdf" in "Browse Files"