EXCEL Ensure sheet exists function

The EXCEL Ensure sheet exists function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to ensure sheet exists.

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


Description

The EXCEL Ensure sheet exists function allows you to ensure sheet exists.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Ensure sheet exists function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-ensure-sheet-exist}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Ensure sheet exists 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 EXCEL Ensure sheet exists option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet to ensure exists

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open

Tips

  • If the sheet already exists, no action is taken
  • If the sheet does not exist, it is created

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