DOCUMENT Split documents contained in a file function

The DOCUMENT Split documents contained in a file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Document functionality to split documents contained in a file.

For a full list of available functions, please read DOCUMENT functions.


Description

The DOCUMENT Split documents contained in a file function allows you to split documents contained in a file.


Setting it up

To use the DOCUMENT Split documents contained in a file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=document-split}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the DOCUMENT Split documents contained in 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 DOCUMENT Split documents contained in a file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the document file
Save toYesText-The destination folder for split documents

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe specified file does not exist
Invalid destinationThe destination folder does not exist

Tips

  • Splits a multi-document file into separate files
  • Each document is saved as a separate file in the destination

Related functions

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