FILE Append data to a .csv file function

The FILE Append data to a .csv file function in RPA.

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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:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FILE Append data to a .csv 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 FILE Append data to a .csv file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the CSV file
VariableYesText-Variable containing the data to append
DelimiterYesSelectComma (,)The CSV delimiter character

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe specified file does not exist

Tips

  • Appends data to an existing CSV file without overwriting

Related functions

See it working on your own data

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