FILE Load data from file function

The FILE Load data from file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to load data from file.

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


Description

The FILE Load data from file function allows you to load data from file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Load data from file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=local-data-load}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the data file
VariableYesText-Variable to store the loaded data
OverwriteNoSwitchOffOverwrite existing file

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableObjectThe loaded data

Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe data file does not exist

Tips

  • Loads data from a local file into a variable

Related functions

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