Get PDF Page Count
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.PDF.GetPDFPageCount
The "Get PDF Page Count" activity in AutomatR is designed to retrieve the number of pages in a PDF document. This activity is valuable for scenarios where users need to determine the length of a PDF file as part of their automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| File Path | Specifies the path of the PDF from which to retrieve the page count. String variables containing the file path. |
| Password | Specifies the password of the PDF file if applicable. Object variables containing the password. |
| 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 "Get PDF Page Count" activity. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Ex.: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e. 1. |
| Output | |
| Result | Outputs the page count of the PDF file. Integer variables to store the result. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Get PDF Page Count" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the input file path and, if applicable, the password for the PDF file.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to obtain the page count of the specified PDF document.
Example: Consider an example where the "Get PDF Page Count" activity is used to retrieve the page count of a PDF file:
Get PDF Page Count:
File Path: "C:\Documents\Sample.pdf"
Password: "mypassword"
Result: pageCount
In this example, the activity retrieves the page count of the PDF file located at "C:\Documents\Sample.pdf" using the provided password, if applicable. The result, representing the number of pages, is stored in the integer variable "pageCount" for further handling in the workflow.