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PDF Input
Macros Uploaded by 16 - Nebula on 01-05-2022 Downloaded 7625 times
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    Description

    The PDF Input tool is designed to allow users to input the content of PDFs into Alteryx for further analysis.

     

    Documentation for the macro can be found here: 

     

    An example workflow using this macro can be found here:

     

    This Macro, and especially the R code within it, is based on this blogpost by Oliver Power:

     

    Click here to download the tool: 

    ***Version 2***
    Version 2 has:
    - improved error handling
    - option to include subdirectories
    - option to include page numbers

    Attachments
    PDF Input Example Workflow.yxmd
    PDF+Input.yxzp
    PDF Input.yxi
    Comments
    OllieClarke
    16 - Nebula
    16 - Nebula
    ‎10-30-2025 06:21 AM

    Hi @Assetbay 

    I just updated this tool to version 2, which has improved error handling, the ability to output page number and the ability to include subdirectories. Hope you enjoy!

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    Assetbay
    5 - Atom
    ‎10-30-2025 06:52 AM

    That is incredible, you are a master! Many thanks Ollie