BROWSER Upload a file function

The BROWSER Upload a file function in RPA.

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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:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Upload a file function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the BROWSER Upload a file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
Element selectorYesText-XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector for the file input
FileYesText-The full path to the file to upload

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Element not foundThe file input element could not be found
File not foundThe specified file does not exist

Tips

  • The element must be a file input ()
  • Provide the full file path on the bot machine

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