FILE Open a file function

This article describes the RPA File functionality to open a file.

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

Description

The FILE Open a file function allows you to open a file.

Setting it up

To use the FILE Open a file function, follow these instructions:

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Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.

Errors

Tips

• Open Excel files before performing any Excel actions on them.
• Use read-only mode when you only need to read data.

Related functions

• FILE Close a file function
• FILE Save function
• EXCEL write function