Change Extension
It changes a file extension.
Settings
To use this object, simply select the file and enter the desired extension.
Filling in the object:
Title
It's the object's name and doesn't need to be changed, unless you want to identify it to make it easier to find on the robot, for example: "Change Extension - DOC File".
Object Identifier Name
It's a unique identifier for the object and doesn't need to be changed, but you can rename it if you want to find it more easily when using it on other objects. Just remember that this name must be unique and without spaces or special characters.
File
It selects the file to change extension.
Extension
Option to enter new file extension
Overwrite file if it already exists?
Overwrite the file with the new extension
USE CASES
Using to change the extension of a file.
When it's necessary to have file compatibility in your automation application.
If the file initial identification is wrong, it needs to be corrected.
If you need to hide the file type by changing its extension.
Example
Changing the extension of a Word document to Open Document Text.
STEP 1: To set Change Extension object.
STEP 2: To set Message Box.
STEP 3: Run the robot and check the actions.
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