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This article describes the RPA Data functionality to scrape data.
For a full list of available functions, please read DATA functions.
Description
The DATA Scrape data function allows you to scrape data.
Setting it up
To use the DATA Scrape data function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=scrape-data}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the DATA Scrape data function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the DATA Scrape data option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URL | Yes | URL | - | The web page URL to scrape |
| Key / Element pairs | Yes | Table | - | Data keys and their CSS/XPath selectors |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| URL not reachable | The URL could not be accessed |
| Element not found | One or more selectors did not match any elements |
Tips
- Scrapes structured data from a web page
- Define CSS or XPath selectors for each data point