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Create Word Activity

The Create Word activity enables users to manage Word documents, either by opening an existing .doc or .docx file or by creating a new one. This activity facilitates interaction with Word files within automated processes, providing control over file identification and overwrite behavior.

Field Description Requirement
Word Name Specifies a unique reference name for the Word file within the automation process. Required
Word File Name Defines the full path to the Word document, including its name and extension (e.g., C:\Documents\MyDoc.docx). Optional
Overwrite Determines whether to overwrite an existing file if one with the same name already exists at the specified path. Optional

Action Types & Examples

Overwrite Enabled

  • Format: boolean
  • Example Result: true

Overwrite Disabled

  • Format: boolean
  • Example Result: false

Implementation Examples

Field Setup - Word Name: robustaWord - Word File Name: C:\RobustaTemp\Robusta.docx

Execution Parameters - Overwrite: true - Overwrite: false

Technical Notes

When the Overwrite parameter is set to true, the activity will create the specified Word file if it does not exist. If a file with the same name already exists at the target path, it will be replaced.

Conversely, if Overwrite is set to false, the activity will create the Word file only if no file with the same name exists. If a file with the same name is found, the activity will terminate with an error, preventing any modification to the existing file.