> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Attachment Actions

> Workflow actions for uploading, linking, and managing attachments in Blink case management.

## Create Attachment

Adding an Attachment to a Case by filling in the following parameters in the step.

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  | Parameter                        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
  | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | File Identifier                  | The file identifier of the attachment. You can create a file identifier using the [Download File from an URL Action](/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/utility-actions/file-actions#download-file-from-a-url) |
  | Name                             | The Attachment Name                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
  | Attachment Type                  | The type of Attachment                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
  | Description                      | A brief explanation explaining the Attachment                                                                                                                                                                          |
  | Linked Cases                     | The Case's ID linked to this Attachment                                                                                                                                                                                |
  | Custom Fields (JSON Format)      | Add a Custom Field in JSON format. Please note that this applies only if you have manually added a [custom record column](/docs/case-management/manage-tables#adding-custom-column) to the subject table.              |
  | **Advanced**- Linked Observables | The Name and ID of the Observable you want to link to this Attachment.                                                                                                                                                 |
  | **Advanced**- Linked Alerts      | The Name and ID of the Alert you want to link to this Attachment.                                                                                                                                                      |
  | **Advanced**- Linked Tasks       | The Name and ID of the Tasks you want to link to this Attachments.                                                                                                                                                     |
  | **Advanced**- Linked Cases       | The Name and ID of a different Case you want link to this Attachment.                                                                                                                                                  |
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## Download Attachment

Download an Attachment from a Case by filling in the following parameters in the step.

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  | Parameter     | Description                                                                                 |
  | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Attachment ID | The ID of the Attachment. It can be the `id` or the `attachment_id` field of the attachment |
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## Delete Attachment

Deleting an Attachment from a Case by filling in the following parameters in the step.

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  | Parameter     | Description                                                                                 |
  | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Attachment ID | The ID of the Attachment. It can be the `id` or the `attachment_id` field of the attachment |
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## Update Attachment

Updating an already existing Attachment in a Case by filling in the following parameters in the step. This action overwrites all of the attachment's data.

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  | Parameter                   | Description                                                                                                                                   |
  | --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Attachment ID               | The ID of the Attachment. It can be the `id` or the `attachment_id` field of the Attachment                                                   |
  | Name                        | The updated Name of the Attachment.                                                                                                           |
  | Attachment Type             | The type of Attachment.                                                                                                                       |
  | Description                 | A brief explanation explaining the Attachment.                                                                                                |
  | Custom Fields (JSON Format) | Add a Custom Field in JSON format. Please note that this applies only if you have manually added a custom record column to the subject table. |
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