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Extract Pdf Action: extractpdf

The extractpdf action is used to extract specific/split pages from a source PDF file and save them into a new destination PDF file. This functionality is beneficial when working with large documents where only certain sections need to be shared or processed further.

Example: You have a 50-page PDF file named AnnualReport.pdf and want to extract pages 10 to 15 into a new file named ExecutiveSummary.pdf.

Steps to Configure:

  1. Add a new step.
  2. Select Set a Variable Value from the Action dropdown.
  3. Enter a variable name in Element Key (e.g., ExtractedPDFPath). This variable will store the path to the newly created PDF file.
  4. Click on Form, select Functions, and choose PDF File Handler Functions.
  5. In the Cmd field, select extractpdf and provide the following parameters:
    • FPath: Specify the source PDF file path (e.g., C:\Reports\AnnualReport.pdf).
    • Start: Define the starting page number to extract (e.g., 10).
    • End: Define the ending page number to extract (e.g., 15).
    • Destination: Provide the destination file path where the extracted pages will be saved (e.g., C:\Reports\ExecutiveSummary.pdf).
  6. Click Save.
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Outcome on execution:

  • Pages from the specified range (start to end) are copied into the destination file.
  • The destination file path is stored in the variable defined in the Element Key field. This variable can be referenced in subsequent steps of the automation process using the syntax ${VariableName} (e.g., ${ExtractedPDFPath}).

Notes:

  • If the destination file already exists, it will be overwritten.
  • Paths should be absolute and properly formatted to avoid errors during execution.

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