PDF Validate Standard

Use this step to validate the PDF document against a PDF standard.

Last published at: September 9th, 2025

pdfValidate Step

Description:

This step validates the PDF document against a PDF standard.

 

Inputs

  • inputFilePath - Input File Path
  • validationType - PDF Validation type
  • 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 “pdfValidateDef” example.                             

  • Create a new process definition named “pdfValidateDef” and open it in Designer mode. 
  • Drag the “pdfValidate” step to the canvas.
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” step and “pdfValidate” step, as shown above.   
  • Define a variable or a global to store the file path result.
  • Click the "pdfValidate" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide the source file path on the application server. Select the PDF validation type. Provide variable references to store the Output and Virtual PDF file paths. 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” 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 “pdfValidate” process step to view its properties. This step validates the PDF document against one of the following PDF standards and returns “True”.

 

 

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. 

Click here to download the sample file.