# File Control

Note: The File control is available in WebLogic Workshop only if you are licensed to use WebLogic Integration.

A File control makes it easy to read, write, or append to a file in a file system. The topics in this section describe how to work with the File control. For information on how to add control instances to business processes, see Using Controls in Business Processes.

## Topics Included in This Section

Overview: File Control

Provides an overview of the File control.

Creating a New File Control

Describes how to create a new File control using the WebLogic Workshop graphical design interface.

Using a File Control

Describes how to use a File control in your business processes. Describes the default methods and the methods you can customize.

Example: File Control

Provides an example of a File control in the context of a business process.