POWERPOINT Add an image function

The POWERPOINT Add an image function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA PowerPoint functionality to add an image.

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


Description

The POWERPOINT Add an image function allows you to insert an image into a PowerPoint slide.


Setting it up

To use the POWERPOINT Add an image function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=powerpoint-add-image}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the POWERPOINT Add an image 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 POWERPOINT Add an image option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
Image pathYesText-File path to the image
Slide indexNoNumber0Index of the slide to add the image to
LeftNoNumber1Left position in inches
TopNoNumber1Top position in inches
WidthNoNumber-Width in inches
HeightNoNumber-Height in inches

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe image file does not exist
Presentation not openNo PowerPoint presentation is currently open

Tips

  • Position and size are specified in inches
  • If width and height are omitted, the image retains its original dimensions

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