WordToPDF Step
Description:
This step converts a Word document to a PDF document.
Inputs
- wordFilePath--Word file path (on the Server)
- pdfVarGlobal--Variable or Global to hold PDF file path
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “wordToPDFDef” example.
- Create a new process definition called “wordToPDFDef” and open the definition in designer mode.
- Drag a “wordToPDF” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” and “wordToPDF” steps, as shown above.
- Define a variable or a global to store the PDF file path.
- Click the "wordToPDF" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide the path to the Word document file on the app server. Provide a variable or a global to hold the output PDF file path. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description.
- The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the 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 then execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step. The step should convert the Word document to PDF and store the server file path information, resulting in an output variable or global variable.
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 import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.
Click here to download the sample file.