Extract Form Field From PDF Document Action

Extract Form Field From PDF Document Action extracts the current user-entered value of a specific interactive form field (AcroForm field) from an open PDF document.

Appearance

In Talos, Extract Form Field From PDF Document Action appears as a standard rectangular node with a single form input or PDF text icon.

Properties

As with all Actions, Extract Form Field From PDF Document Action has a set of unique properties required for its functionality.

Common properties

Common properties inherited from Action.

Display NameString

This is the display name of the action.

By customizing this property, you can differentiate between same-type actions.

Action IDString

Indicates the unique ID of this action.

This property is Read only and it is not customizable

DisabledBoolean

If set to true, this action is considered disabled and will not be executed.

Input Variable NameString

The variable containing the open PDF document object.

This should reference a PDF variable created by a preceding Open PDF Document Action.

Field NameString

The name of the specific PDF form field to extract.

Ensure the field name matches the interactive form schema exactly. You can retrieve all available field names first using Get Form Field Names From PDF Document Action.

Output VariableString

The variable to store the extracted field value.

Saves the extracted value as an RPA String variable.