Use the AppendBytes component

Append bytes to a file as part of an automation Workflow by using the AppendBytes component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the AppendBytes component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the File components.

Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > File.
2. Drag the AppendBytes component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the AppendBytes to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (filePath)	Takes the path to the file to which the bytes are appended from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data In (bytes)	Takes the bytes you want to append to the file from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out	Returns the status of the Append Bytes operation. Returns True if successful or False if an error occurred.	Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
   Control In	Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components.	Yes
   Control Out	Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component.	No. Connecting the port is optional.

5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.