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Read PDF by regions

Read PDF by regions

Reads a PDF document using a previously created region model, extracting the data from the areas defined in the model. Ideal for extracting structured data from fixed-layout PDFs such as invoices, statements and forms.


Options​

Extraction template​

Select the region model created earlier by the PDF Data Region Model action.

PDF path​

Enter the full path of the PDF file to read. Example: C:\Desktop\fatura.pdf.

Returns​

The return fields are dynamic: each region of the model becomes a field named after the region, holding the text read from it (Text).

Javascript code​

js
actions["action-id"].region_name  // text read from the region (Text)

Field selection​

  • region_name — text read from the region (Text). One field for each region of the model.

Rules and Conditions​

  • The PDF path and Extraction template fields are required.
  • The given PDF must have the same layout as the one used to create the region model.
  • The region model must have been created earlier by the PDF Data Region Model action.
  • Region names must be unique. If the model has regions with the same name, the action fails with the DUPLICATED_REGION_NAME error instead of returning incomplete data.
  • Regions that run past the page edge are limited to the page size. A region left with zero width or height causes an error.
  • The text of each region is read by OCR from an image of the page.