Use the GetTextBetween component

Find the string characters that are placed between two strings by using the GetTextBetween component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetTextBetween component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the String Utilities components.

Procedure

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

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (Text)	Takes the text that the component searches from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data In (findStr1)	Takes the first set of string characters that is placed on one side of the string the component searches from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data In (findStr2)	Takes the first set of string characters that is placed on the other side of the string the component searches from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out	Returns the string between strings and passes to the next component. Note: The returned value may include spaces. Spaces between characters are also counted as characters.	Yes
   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

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