clsWebReadData Step
Description:
This step reads the web data using the element from the URL site.
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 called “clsWebReadDataDef” and open the definition in designer mode.
- Drag a “clsWebReadData” step to the canvas.
- Connect the dots between the “Start” step and “clsWebReadData” steps, as shown above.
- Click the "clsWebReadData" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide the URL from which to read the data. Provide the HTML element ID from which to read the data. Provide the variable or global reference to store the result. 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 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 to view its properties. The “clsWebReadData” step should read the web data using the element from the URL site.
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.