FILE Write data to CSV file function

The FILE Write data to CSV file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to write data to CSV file.

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


Description

The FILE Write data to CSV file function allows you to write data to CSV file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Write data to CSV file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=file-write-to-csv}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path for the CSV file
VariableYesText-Variable containing the data
OverwriteNoSwitchOffOverwrite if the file already exists
DelimiterYesSelectComma (,)The CSV delimiter

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File existsThe file already exists and overwrite is off

Tips

  • Creates a new CSV file from variable data

Related functions

See it working on your own data

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