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This article describes the RPA File functionality to append data to a .csv file.
For a full list of available functions, please read FILE functions.
Description
The FILE Append data to a .csv file function allows you to append data to a .csv file.
Setting it up
To use the FILE Append data to a .csv file function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=file-append-csv}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FILE Append data to a .csv file 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 FILE Append data to a .csv file option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File | Yes | Text | - | The path to the CSV file |
| Variable | Yes | Text | - | Variable containing the data to append |
| Delimiter | Yes | Select | Comma (,) | The CSV delimiter character |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not found | The specified file does not exist |
Tips
- Appends data to an existing CSV file without overwriting