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title: "Add file to Working folder"
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updated: 2026-10-05T12:06:22Z
published: 2026-10-05T12:06:22Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/add-file-to-working-folder"
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# Add file to Working folder

If you want to test an import message with an external file-based source document, you need a file with test data to be imported. This file must be available in the **Working folder** that is defined for the source connector.

You can add the test data file to the **Working folder** in these ways:

- Upload the file to the **Working folder**.
- Copy or move a file from the **Archive** or **Error folder** to the **Working folder**.

### Steps

1. Click **Connectivity studio - Integration Design**.
2. On the **Message** tab, in the list, find and select the desired import message.
3. Click **Edit**.
4. Sub-task: Upload data file to **Working folder**.
  1. On the **Action Pane**, **click Design**.
  2. Click **Upload to Work**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> The **Upload to Work** option is also available on the **Connector** page.
  3. Browse for and select the data file to be uploaded.

Click **OK**.
5. Sub-task: Copy or move data file to **Working folder**.
  1. Click **File explorer**.
  2. In the tree, select the **Archive folder** or the **Error folder**.
  3. In the list, find and select the desired file.
  4. Click **Copy or Move**.
  5. In the tree, select the **Working folder**.
  6. Click **Paste**.
  7. Click **OK**.