Use the Base64Encode component

Encode a string with the base64 algorithm by using the Base64Encode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the Base64Encode 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 Base64Encode component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Base64Encode component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.

   Port type	Purpose of connection	Mandatory?
   Data In (Text)	Passes the text the component encodes from a previously executed component.	Yes
   Data Out (Return)	Returns the encoded string and passes to the next component.	No. Connecting the port is optional. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
   Control In	Passes the control from the previously executed component.	Yes
   Control Out	Passes the control to the next component to be executed.	No. Connecting this port is optional.

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