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Retrieve data from Excel

Retrieves data from an Excel file's worksheet. Data should be organized as a table with column headers in the first row. Every row other than the headers represents a set of data to be captured. The outputs should be configured by the user in the "Fields to capture" section and should match the headers of the worksheet.

Application

  • Microsoft Excel

Inputs (what you have)

NAMEDESCRIPTIONTYPEREQUIREDEXAMPLE
Excel fileExcel file to capture the data fromTextYesFile-1
Worksheet nameName of the worksheet to capture data from Note: First worksheet will be used by default. Worksheet name is case sensitive.TextNoSheet1

Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library section are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.

Outputs (what you get)

NAMEDESCRIPTIONTYPEREQUIREDEXAMPLE
To be definedThe outputs will be defined by the user within the Fields to capture section.Any of the following:TextNumberIntegerTrue/FalseLinkDateYes

Outcomes

NAMEDESCRIPTION
SuccessThis status is selected if the data is successfully retrieved from the worksheet in Excel.
Information MissingThis status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:If the first row does not contain column headersIf it is not clear which column header belongs to a field defined
UnsuccessfulThis status is selected in the event of the following scenarios: - No excel file provided in data library

Requirements

  • Add the file in the Wrkflow seeding card
  • The data within the spreadsheet should be properly formatted