clsWebReadData Step
Description:
This step reads web data using the element from the URL.
Inputs
- URL - read data from this URL page
- elementID - elementID to read data from
- varToStoreResult - variable/global to store the result
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “clsWebReadDataDef” example.
- Create a new process definition named “clsWebReadDataDef” and open it in designer mode.
- Drag a “clsWebReadData” step onto the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” step and the “clsWebReadData” steps, as shown above.
- Click the "clsWebReadData" step to configure its "Required" properties. Enter the URL from which to read the data. Enter the HTML element ID from which to read the data. Enter the variable or global reference to store the result. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button to have Copilot 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 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 “clsWebReadData” step should read web data from the URL site using the specified element.
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.