I have numerous PDF files in a folder, I want UiPath to read through the PDFs and check if Appendix 2 of the file is signed or not. What workflow process shall I use?
To check if a specific PDF page has a signature or not in UiPath, you can use the following approach:
- Use the “Read PDF Text” activity to extract the text from the specific page of the PDF.
- Once you have the text, you can use string manipulation methods or regular expressions to search for keywords, patterns, or signatures that indicate the presence of a signature.
- If the signature is found, you can take the necessary action, such as logging the presence of the signature or performing additional tasks.
Here’s a basic example of how you could implement this in UiPath:
- Use the “Read PDF Text” activity to extract the text from the specific page of the PDF.
- Use string manipulation or regular expressions to search for keywords or patterns that indicate the presence of a signature.
- If a signature is found, perform the desired action (e.g., log the presence of the signature or trigger another process).
Keep in mind that detecting signatures in a PDF can be complex, as signatures can vary in appearance and placement. You may need to refine your approach based on the specific characteristics of the signatures you’re trying to detect. Additionally, some PDF files may contain signatures embedded as images, which would require a different approach for detection.
If the signatures are digital signatures, you might need to use a PDF library or a third-party tool that supports digital signature validation to accurately detect them.
Hi, is this in studio or studio x? I tried looking for the “read PDF Text” activity but could not find it… Can you also guide me on how I can indicate the presence of a signature in the workflow?