Blue Prism - Save and Read Pdf

Question

I am trying to save a pdf which opens via Web link and after saving want to read all texts present in the PDF file.

I have tried to save it by sending "send keys" (ctrl+shift+s) as used in BP but was not able to save it.

Also, for reading the data present in PDF(any other pdf) tried with sending key strokes ctrl+a and ctrl+c but was not successful.

Answer 1

 you could create an object + model that attaches to the open (running).pdf instance 

 with the spied element of save button/option in your .pdf,proceed from there with further elements/clicks to save it wherever you want. This should be a few clicks using Navigate stages. 

Same principle if you are using sendkeys; you still need to use the root element on the model that attaches/launches the .pdf. 

If you haven't done this, the sendkeys are just never going to work. As to capturing the contents, I am not aware of any downloadable VBOs that will do this, I know there are some from MS Word to capture stuff in tables, etc... into a Collection stage, but not for .pdf. 

You can try the sendkeys again once you are sure you are using the root element of the correct model, or you might have a go at creating your own solution using a code stage.