POWERPOINT To dictionary function

This article describes the RPA PowerPoint functionality to convert presentation data to a dictionary.

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

Description

The POWERPOINT To dictionary function allows you to convert presentation data to a structured dictionary including slides, shapes, text, tables, and notes.

Setting it up

To use the POWERPOINT To dictionary function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=powerpoint-to-dict}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

Output variables

Errors

Tips

• Useful for analysing the full structure of a presentation programmatically

Related functions

• powerpoint-extract
• powerpoint-slide-count