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Open Activity

The Open activity enables users to access an existing Microsoft Word document. It supports both .doc and .docx file extensions, facilitating the retrieval of specified Word files for further processing.

Field Description Requirement
Word name Specifies a unique reference name for the Word document being opened. Required
Word file name Provides the full file path to the Word document (e.g., C:\Documents\MyFile.docx). Optional
Open Password Enters the password required to open or modify an encrypted Word document. Optional

Action Types & Examples

Word Name

  • Format: String
  • Example Result: robustaWord

Word File Name

  • Format: String
  • Example Result: C:\RobustaTemp\Robusta.docx

Open Password

  • Format: String
  • Example Result: 1234

Implementation Examples

Field Setup - Word name: robustaWord

Execution Parameters - Word file name: C:\RobustaTemp\Robusta.docx - Open Password: 1234

Technical Notes

When specifying the Word file name, ensure the path is absolute and the file exists at the specified location. The activity requires appropriate read permissions for the target file and its directory. If the document is password-protected, the correct Open Password must be provided; otherwise, the activity will fail to open the file.