Convert to PDF Activity
The Convert to PDF activity transforms a source file — such as an image, HTML page, or XML document — into a new PDF file. This removes the need for a separate conversion tool when a process must produce a PDF from a different source format.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| File name | The full file path of the source file to convert (e.g., an image, HTML, or XML file). | Required |
| File type | The format of the source file (e.g., IMAGE, HTML, XML). | Required |
| Xsl file name | The path to an XSL stylesheet used to render the PDF layout. Only relevant when File type is XML. | Optional |
| New pdf file name | The full file path where the resulting PDF file will be saved. | Required |
Action Types & Examples
Image to PDF
- Format: string
- Example Result: "IMAGE"
HTML to PDF
- Format: string
- Example Result: "HTML"
XML to PDF
- Format: string
- Example Result: "XML"
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - File name: C:\Robusta\report.html - File type: HTML - New pdf file name: C:\Robusta\report.pdf
Execution Parameters - File name: C:\Robusta\invoice.xml - File type: XML - Xsl file name: C:\Robusta\invoice-layout.xsl - New pdf file name: C:\Robusta\invoice.pdf
Technical Notes
The
Xsl file namefield only applies when converting an XML source, where the XSL stylesheet defines how the XML content is laid out on the page. It is not required, and is ignored, when convertingIMAGEorHTMLsource files.