pdfCreateFromPages Step
Description:
This step creates a new PDF from selected pages of another PDF.
Inputs
- inputFilePath - Input File Path
- listOfPageNo - List of page numbers
- outputFilePath – Output file path
- pdfVirtualPath – PDF Virtual file path
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
- Error - step execution error
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “pdfCreateFromPagesDef” example.
- Create a new process definition named “pdfCreateFromPagesDef” and open it in designer mode.
- Drag the “pdfCreateFromPages” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” step and “pdfCreateFromPages” steps, as shown above.
- Define a variable or a global to store the file path.
- Click the "pdfCreateFromPages" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide the source file path on the application server. Click the button to select the page numbers. Provide a variable or global reference to store the Output and Virtual PDF file paths. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have Copilot add new process steps that match your process description.
- Click the button to select the page numbers. A pop-up window appears for configuration. Click the Add Row (+) button to insert an empty row. Enter a unique page number for each row. The page numbers can be in any order. Click the Save button. You may add multiple page numbers using the Add Row button. Use the “arrow keys” to reorder the row positions. Click the “copy” icon to duplicate the row contents into a new row.
- 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 “pdfCreateFromPages” process step to view its properties. This step creates a copy of the PDF from the specified pages. Copy and paste the “pdfVirtualPath” variable value into a browser window to view the resulting PDF.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link provided and later import them (drag-and-drop) into 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.