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Pdf Converter Action: pdfConverter

The pdfConverter action is used to convert files into PDF format. This functionality is essential for standardizing documents into a universal format for sharing, printing, or archiving.

Example: You want to convert a Word document TrainingMaterial.docx into a PDF file and save it as ConvertedTrainingMaterial.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., ConvertedPDFPath). This variable will store the path of the newly created PDF file.
  4. Click on Form, select Functions, and choose PDF File Handler Functions.
  5. In the Cmd field, select pdfConverter and provide the following parameters:
    • FPath: Specify the path to the file that needs to be converted to a PDF (e.g., C:\Documents\TrainingMaterial.docx).
    • Destination: Specify the path where the converted PDF file will be saved (e.g., C:\Documents\ConvertedTrainingMaterial.pdf).
  6. Click Save.
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Tabular View
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Card View

Outcome on execution:

  • The file at the specified source path is converted to a PDF and saved at the destination path.
  • The result is stored as true or false in the specified variable.
  • This variable can be referenced in subsequent steps of the automation process using the syntax ${VariableName} (e.g., ${ConvertedPDFPath}).

Notes:

  • The operation supports conversion of various file types (e.g., Word documents, Excel files) into PDF format.
  • The destination file will be overwritten if a file with the same name already exists at the specified path.

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