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ReadFromFile

ReadFromFile

Oct 01, 2015

What to use it for

Prerequisites for usage

Essential properties to set

Use ReadFromFile to get the contents of a non-binary file, in a single operation.

This Activity is always used in combination with other Activities (e.g. get the content, then modify it).

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  • Path
  • Result

Misc

OptionWhat is itHow to use it
Path

 

The full path to the file you want to read from.

Enter a path to the file, that includes file name and extension.

You can enter the following:

  • Absolute folder path.
  • Relative folder path (not recommended).
  • VisualBasic expression that results in a folder path.

Recommended: Enter an absolute path that includes file name and extension.

 

Result

 

Option to save the result to a variable, for use later in the Workflow.

Create a variable to save the result to.

Enter one of the following values:

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  • Constant.
  • Variable, of the type string.
    • Use the variable editor at the bottom of the Workflow Studio screen to define a variable.
  • A VB expression that results in a string.

Display nameName of the Activity.Leave at default, or edit the name to reflect what will happen during the sequence.

File system Activities