Open Activity
The Open activity enables users to access and display an existing PDF document. It requires specifying the target PDF file's path and an optional reference name for the opened document. This activity facilitates further automation steps involving the content of the PDF.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf Name | Specifies a reference name for the PDF file once it is opened within the automation process. | Required |
| Pdf File Name | Defines the full file path to the existing PDF document that needs to be opened. | Required |
| Password | Provides the password required to open encrypted PDF files. This field is only necessary if the PDF is password-protected. | Optional |
Action Types & Examples
Configure PDF Reference Name
- Format: String
- Example Result: "robustaPdf"
Specify PDF File Path
- Format: String (file path)
- Example Result: "C:\Robustarobusta.pdf"
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Pdf Name: robustaPdf - Pdf File Name: C:\Robustarobusta.pdf - Password: (empty)
Execution Parameters - Pdf Name: invoiceReport - Pdf File Name: C:\Data\Invoices\Q3_Invoice.pdf - Password: mySecretPassword
Technical Notes
When specifying the Pdf File Name, ensure the path is absolute and accessible by the execution environment. Relative paths may lead to runtime errors if the current working directory is not as expected. For password-protected PDFs, the Password field must contain the exact case-sensitive password; incorrect passwords will prevent the file from opening.