Save and Close Activity
The Save and Close activity enables users to manage text files after operations have been performed. It provides options to save, close, or both save and close a previously opened or created text file, ensuring data persistence or resource release.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Text name | The reference name of the text file that has been previously opened or created. | Required |
| Action | The desired operation to perform on the text file. Options include Save, Close, or Save and Close. | Optional |
| File name | The full path and name where the text file will be saved. This parameter is used when saving the file to a new location or with a different name. | Optional |
Action Types & Examples
SAVE
- Format: string
- Example Result:
SAVE
CLOSE
- Format: string
- Example Result:
CLOSE
SAVE_AND_CLOSE
- Format: string
- Example Result:
SAVE_AND_CLOSE
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Text name: ${newText} - Action: SAVE - File name: C:\temp\notes.txt
Execution Parameters - SaveAndClose(TextName: newText, Action: SAVE, FileName: C:\temp\notes.txt)
Technical Notes
The
File nameparameter allows saving the text file to a new path or with a different name. If the intention is to save the file in a format other than plain text, such as a Microsoft Word document, ensure the specified file name includes the appropriate extension (e.g.,.docx) and that the environment supports saving in the desired format.