EXCEL Paste sheet function

The EXCEL Paste sheet function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to paste sheet.

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


Description

The EXCEL Paste sheet function allows you to paste sheet.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Paste sheet function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
VariableYesText-Variable containing the data
Autofill formulasNoSwitchOffAutofill formulas after pasting
Clear excess rowsNoSwitchOffClear rows beyond the pasted data
Source / Target column mappingYesTable-Mapping of source columns to target columns

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist

Tips

  • Use column mapping to rearrange columns during paste
  • Enable autofill to extend formulas automatically

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