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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to copy a table to memory.
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Copy a table to memory function allows you to copy a table to memory.
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Copy a table to memory function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-table}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Copy a table to memory function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the BROWSER Copy a table to memory option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | – | Selector to identify the HTML table element. |
| Selector type | Yes | Select | XPath | Method to locate the element. |
| Variable | Yes | Text | – | Variable to store the table data. |
| Scroll into view | No | Boolean | Off | Scroll to the table first. |
| Visible only | No | Boolean | Off | Only capture visible tables. |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Table/Array | The table data extracted from the page. |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The table element could not be found. |
| Not a table | The selected element is not a valid HTML table. |
Tips
- Use the loop-table action to iterate through the rows after copying.