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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to upload a file.
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Upload a file function allows you to upload a file.
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Upload a file function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-upload-file}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Upload a file 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 Upload a file option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | - | XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector for the file input |
| File | Yes | Text | - | The full path to the file to upload |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The file input element could not be found |
| File not found | The specified file does not exist |
Tips
- The element must be a file input ()
- Provide the full file path on the bot machine