Integrate a File in Automation

You can use the created files and imported files in your automation. This workflow example demonstrates how to integrate a file into your automation workflow.

Prerequisites

You need to activate the file for it to be integrated in your automation, the file is not activated by default.

Procedure

In your automation, drag and drop the Read File activity.
Choose the Read File activity. On the Read File side panel, enter the values in the Input Parameters.

Note

You can access the imported file using the following path: "irpa_core.enums.path.files + ‘/file name’”. In this use case example, the path of the file is specified as “irpa_core.enums.path.files + '/test.json'”.
Optional: To display the content of the JSON file at runtime, use the Log Message activity.
Save your work.
Choose Test.

Results

The file is successfully used in your automation. The log message appears in the Start of the navigation path Test Console Next navigation step Info End of the navigation path .