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.