Join PDF Files
AutomatR.DefaultActivities.PDF.JoinPDFFiles
The "Join PDF Files" activity in AutomatR facilitates the merging of multiple PDF files into a single PDF document. This activity proves useful when consolidating information from various PDF sources into one unified file, streamlining document management in automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| File List | An array of strings containing the full path of all the PDF files to join into one. String array variables specifying the PDF file paths. |
| Output File Name | The name along with the path for the resulting PDF file after joining the input files. String variables containing the output PDF file name. |
| Overwrite | When selected, overwrites the file that is merged if it already exists. Boolean variables to determine whether to overwrite existing files. |
| 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 "Join PDF Files" 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 "Join PDF Files" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by providing an array of PDF file paths to be joined, specifying the output file name, and indicating whether to overwrite existing files.
- Optionally, configure the delay.
- Execute the workflow to merge the specified PDF files into a single PDF document.
Example: Consider an example where the "Join PDF Files" activity is used to merge three PDF files into a single document:
Join PDF Files:
File List: ["C:\Documents\File1.pdf", "C:\Documents\File2.pdf", "C:\Documents\File3.pdf"]
Output File Name: "C:\MergedDocuments\MergedFile.pdf"
Overwrite: True
In this example, the activity merges three PDF files ("File1.pdf," "File2.pdf," and "File3.pdf") into a single PDF document named "MergedFile.pdf" at the specified output path. The "Overwrite" property is set to true, allowing the activity to overwrite the output file if it already exists.