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Clipboard to Dataset Activity

Overview

The Clipboard to Dataset activity converts plain text content from the system clipboard into a structured dataset. This enables further processing and manipulation of the clipboard data within automation workflows.

Field Description Requirement
New Dataset Name Specifies the reference name for the new dataset created by this activity. Required
Has Header Determines whether the first line of the clipboard content should be treated as a header row for the dataset. Required
Delimiter Defines the character used to separate values within the text document on the clipboard. Optional
Type Indicates the expected data format and structure of the clipboard content, influencing how delimiters are interpreted. Required

Action Types & Examples

New Dataset Name

  • Format: string
  • Example Result: clipDS

Has Header

  • Format: boolean
  • Example Result: true

Delimiter

  • Format: string
  • Example Result: ;

Type

  • Format: string
  • Example Result: CSV_Default

Implementation Examples

Field Setup - New Dataset Name: myClipboardData - Has Header: true - Delimiter: ; - Type: CSV_Excel

Execution Parameters - N/A

Technical Notes

The Clipboard to Dataset activity expects plain text content on the clipboard. The structure of this content, including its delimiters and the presence of a header row, must align with the configured Delimiter and Has Header parameters for successful data parsing. The chosen Type parameter further guides the interpretation of the data format.