FILE Save data to file function

The FILE Save data to file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to save data to file.

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


Description

The FILE Save data to file function allows you to save data to file.


Setting it up

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

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to save the data
OverwriteNoSwitchOffOverwrite if file exists
Variable / Value pairsYesTable-Data to save

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Path invalidThe file path is invalid

Tips

  • Saves data to a local file for persistence between runs

Related functions

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