OUTLOOK Save e-mail to file function

The OUTLOOK Save e-mail to file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to save e-mail to file.

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


Description

The OUTLOOK Save e-mail to file function allows you to save e-mail to file.


Setting it up

To use the OUTLOOK Save e-mail to file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-mail-save}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Save e-mail 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 OUTLOOK Save e-mail to file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to save the e-mail as

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Outlook not openOutlook is not running
No e-mail selectedNo e-mail is currently selected

Tips

  • Saves the currently selected e-mail as a file (.msg or .eml)

Related functions

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