Use the GetTextBefore component

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • Find the string characters that are placed before a string by using the GetTextAfter component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    You can configure the properties for the GetTextBefore component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the String Utilities components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > String Utilities.
    2. Drag the GetTextBefore component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetTextBefore component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data In Takes the text that the component searches from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data In (findStr) Takes the string characters that the component finds in the text from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data In (length) Takes the number of characters that the component finds in the text from a previously executed component. No
      Date Out Returns the specified substring. Yes
      Control In Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. Yes
      Control Out Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component Yes
    5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.