Extract PDF Page Range
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.PDF.ExtractPDFPageRange
The "Extract PDF Page Range" activity in AutomatR is designed to extract a specified range of pages from a PDF document. This activity enhances automation processes by allowing users to manipulate PDF files, extracting specific pages based on the defined range. It is particularly useful for scenarios where only a subset of pages is required from a larger PDF document.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Input File Name | Specifies the path of the PDF from which to extract a specific range of pages. String variables containing the file path. |
| Output File Name | Specifies the name along with the path for the file generated from the extracted range of pages. String variables containing the output file path. |
| Overwrite | When selected, overwrites the file with the extracted content if the output file already exists. Boolean variables to control overwrite behavior. |
| Password | Specifies the password of the PDF file if applicable. Object variables containing the password. |
| Range | Specifies the range of pages to extract. It can be a single page ("7"), a range of pages ("7-12"), or a complex range ("2-5, 7, 15-End" or "All"). String variables containing the page range. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. The display name enhances clarity and organization within the automation project. String variable or argument containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Extract PDF Page Range" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Ex.: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e. 1. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Extract PDF Page Range" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the input file name, output file name, password (if applicable), page range, and other optional settings.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to extract the specified range of pages from the PDF document.
Example: Consider an example where the "Extract PDF Page Range" activity is used to extract pages 5 to 10 from a PDF file:
Extract PDF Page Range:
Input File Name: "C:\Documents\Sample.pdf"
Output File Name: "C:\Documents\ExtractedPages.pdf"
Overwrite: true
Password: "mypassword"
Range: "5-10"
In this example, the activity extracts pages 5 to 10 from the input PDF file, saves the result as "ExtractedPages.pdf," and overwrites the file if it already exists.