Description:
This step performs a “search and replace” operation on the text in a new file.
Inputs
- inputFilePath– Input file path
- outputFilePath – Output file path
- mappingString – Mapping of search and replace strings
Outputs
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “searchAndReplaceFileDef” example.
- Create a new definition called “searchAndReplaceFileDef” and open the definition in designer mode.
- Drag a “searchAndReplaceFile” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and “searchAndReplaceFile” steps, as shown above.
- Click the “searchAndReplaceFile” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide a file patch for the input source. Provide a file path to store the output. Click the button to map the search and replace strings. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have the Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- Click the button to map the search and replace strings. A pop-up window appears for configuration. Click the Add Row button to insert an empty row. Enter the “search” and “replace” string values. Click the Save button. You may add multiple string values by using the Add Row button.
- The “Logging” configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures workflow progress and percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a new instance, and execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step to view its properties. The step should search for and replace file contents and create a new file.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after the import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.