readFile Step

Use this step to read from a text file.

Last published at: February 20th, 2024

Description:

This step reads froms a TEXT file and stores the content in a variable.


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Inputs

  • contentVariable -Variable/Global that holds the input content
  • txtVarGlobalFilePath – Variable/Global that holds the output content


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Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute


Usage:



Example:

Let’s build and execute the “readtxtFileDef” example.  

  • Create a new definition called “readTxtFileDef” 
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag a “readFile” step from the toolbox
  • Connect the dots between the start and “readFile” step
  • Configure Variable variable.newFilePath as string 
  • Click on the “readFile” step to configure its “Settings” properties. Provide a name to the step. Provide the input file path having text content. Provide a variable/global that holds the text content after execution.

  • Save the process definition, create a new process instance and execute. Render the process instance. Click on the process step to view the properties. The step should read the file contents to the variable/global.