Extract Variables
Learn about the Extract Variables Action category in Automations.
Extract Variables Actions allow you to extract a variable from a file or filename that can be used for actions later in the workflow.
How to use Extract Variables Actions
Extract Variables actions have specific circumstances and conditions required in order to be used. Before a variable can be used in actions, it must first be extracted and defined. Once the variable is successfully defined, it will appear in the custom variables list in later actions.
We recommend performing Extract Variables Actions as early as possible to ensure they will be available where needed.
Required fields
Extract Variables Actions require the same fields and have an option to test them directly during creation.
Name
A name for the variable. This must be unique.
Regex pattern
Define a regex pattern for extracting a variable.
Description (Optional)
Describe the variable and what it does. This field is for internal use only.
Test your Regex (Optional)
Enter an example filename to test match your regex against, and see what would be extracted.
Available Extract Variables Actions
Extract Variable from Filename
Extract a custom variable using a regex pattern for later use
Extract Variable from File
Extract an Automation Variable from a file to be used in other actions
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