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File Browse Tool in PDF Input Tool

RichardAlt
8 - Asteroid

Hi All,

 

I have a workflow with PDF Input.

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I've set the path and filename as static. This is working.

I want to insert File Browse Tool so the user can select a file.

When I inserted the File Browse Tool and run as analytic.

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How can I remove the static path in PDF Input Tool? 

Because there is already a path in File Browse Tool.

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

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AkimasaKajitani
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

You should check the Action tool setting.

Do you set that "Select an action type" is "Update Value" and selefct "File - value" ?

 

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Or there is other ways.

If you have any other information, I will advice to you more accurate.

(e.g. uploading your workflow)

 

OllieClarke
15 - Aurora
15 - Aurora

Hey @RichardAlt the PDF input tool is a macro I made a while back. To use it in the way you want to in its current form will be a little tricky. Luckily there's an easy option 🙂

 

I've attached the actual batch macro that powers the pdf input tool to this comment, so you can use that in your app. Simply attach your file browse to a text input tool leading into it like this (for ease of use, call the column in the text input FullPath):

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Hope that helps,

 

Ollie

 

If you wanted to get the macro yourself, just do this:


Open the macro (by right clicking it and then 'Open Macro')

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You can see how the macro works:

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Open the nested macro and then saveas this in a new location

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BautistaC888
8 - Asteroid

Hello @OllieClarke,

I'm having issues with the interface configuration and i have this error.

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If you could help i will appreciate it.

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Thank you.

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