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This article describes the RPA Document functionality to identify document type.
For a full list of available functions, please read DOCUMENT functions.
Description
The DOCUMENT Identify document type function allows you to identify document type.
Setting it up
To use the DOCUMENT Identify document type function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=document-identify-type}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the DOCUMENT Identify document type 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 DOCUMENT Identify document type option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File | Yes | Text | - | The path to the document file |
| Variable | Yes | Text | - | Variable to store the identified type |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Text | The identified document type (e.g. Invoice, Quote, Statement) |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not found | The specified file does not exist |
| Unknown type | The document type could not be identified |
Tips
- Uses AI to identify the document type
- Supports PDF, images, and scanned documents