Robotic Process Automation - UiPath RPA Developer Masterclass - PDF Automation - Part 2

This video tutorial explains how to extract specific data from PDF documents using UiPath activities. It covers two main methods: the GETTEXT activity and the anchor-based activity. The tutorial demonstrates how to customize selectors for reliability and make them dynamic using wildcards. It also explains the use of the anchor base activity for complex cases, ensuring accurate data extraction from PDFs.

What are the two options for extracting a single piece of data from a PDF document?

Describe the process of extracting the creation date of an invoice using the GETTEXT activity.

How does the selector work in UI Automation for identifying elements on the screen?

What is the significance of the IDX attribute in the selector?

Explain how to create a more reliable selector for extracting data from a PDF.

What is the purpose of using wildcards in the selector for PDF document names?

How does the anchor base activity differ from the GETTEXT activity in extracting data?