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Retrieve data from a PDF file (Human)
Retrieve data from a PDF file (Human)
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Written by Bassem Khalifa
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Retrieve content from any PDF file using our human workforce.

Application

  • PDF

Inputs (what you have)

Name

Description

Data Type

Required?

Example

PDF file

The file you want to extract content from

File

Yes

Document file name

The name of the file

Text(short)

Yes

Invoice_1.pdf

Instructions

Instructions for what data should be extracted from the file

Text(Long)

Yes

Retrieve the link for the contact on page 1

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)

Name

Description

Data Type

Required?

Example

Defined in fields to capture

Yes

Outcomes

Name

Description

Success

This status is selected if the information is extracted as per the instructions provided.

No result

This status is selected if there is no information to extracted based on the instructions.

Impossible to Complete

This status is selected in the event of the following scenario:

  • The file provided is unable to be opened or not a PDF

Requirements

  • N/A

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