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Remove Partial Text

Automation Workshop includes the Remove Partial Text Action that allows slicing a piece of text from the provided text string or a variable. The Action can remove a part of the text from the beginning, middle, or end of a given text string.

Features & highlights

  • Remove substrings from the front, back, or both ends of the text string (remove characters from the left, right, or middle of the text).
  • Remove a section of characters from the middle of a text string.
  • Delete unwanted parts from a text string. Remove the first X or the last N characters.
  • Remove text based on character position. Manipulate a part of the string combining this Action with other Text Actions.

Usage examples

  • Delete substrings between starting and ending points.
  • Remove a file extension from a filename by removing the last 4 characters, e.g., .csv extension.
  • Remove text after a specific character by using the Find Text Action and the Remove Partial Text Action together.

Documentation

  • Text · Provide a text string and set the number of characters to remove.
  • Options · Set the Action state and custom display name, define automated error workarounds, and enable an option to log only critical errors.

Interconnect

  • Remove Partial Text integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
  • Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
  • Furthermore, not only blend Remove Partial Text variables, but also seamlessly integrate them with a broad range of other text variables, enabling highly dynamic workflows.

Quick access

To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Remove Partial Text Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using quick shortcuts like «RPT», «RT», or «PT».

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