Dynamically generate filenames using current date & time

[lapa]

Hi all,

In an SAP automation script I am working on, I need to save files and generate a unique filename using the date and time which they were saved. Does anyone know how to access environmental variables containing current time using Blue Prism? Secondly, I am having trouble concatenating strings in the expression editor and cannot find any documentation about what characters are used to do this.


Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[sivagelli]

Does anyone know how to access environmental variables containing current time using Blue Prism?

Create a Data Item on the process or object and choose 'Environment..... ' from exposure drop down. All the available environment variables will be loaded in a drop down for 'name' field. During the run, the value of Environment Variable will be populated. You can use this Data item as any other data item.

Secondly, I am having trouble concatenating strings in the expression editor and cannot find any documentation about what characters are used to do this.

Use '&' to concatenate. Use 'Evaluate Expression' and 'Validate' to check the expressions.
Below the expression editor box, there are Functions listed. Choosing the kind of function you need will show a tip and example on usage.

Post back, how it goes.