Use the GetValueByRegex component

Specify a regular expression and characters to find characters that match by using the GetValueByRegex component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetValueByRegex 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 GetValueByRegex component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetValueByRegex 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 from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data In (RegExpression)	Takes the regular expression from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Boolean)	Returns the status of the regular expression matching in Boolean and passes to the next component.	Yes
   Data Out (List 1)	Returns the matched value.	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.