Precheck Headers in Excel and CSV files

Prechecks the headers of input/output files. Most of the processes have at least one or more input/output files (either XLS or CSV) provided by the business.

Top Benefits

  • Avoids confusion if any headers or order of the headers get changes in the input files
  • Reduces maintenance work
  • Reduces developer effort each and every time to validate the header checks for each process
  • Enforces coding standards
  • Helps to easily identify and fix issues without the need for technical help
  • Handles both XLS and CSV files

This bot validates:

  • N-number of input files in either XLS or CSV file formats
  • N-number of rows of headers/columns in the single file
  • The headers horizontally and vertically, and that the headers sit on any row or column

It also gives the details of which column/row header/order has changed.  It provides the flexibility to validate based on simple configuration changes.

The bot enforces coding standards, reduces maintenance work and developer rework effort, and increases the speed of coding.

Further details:

  • Most of the processes have at least one or more input/output files (either XLS or CSV)
  • Configure file path, headers and header row/column in the XML
  • Call this bot at the start of process

Other notes:

  • In XML, keep a minimum of at least one template nodes ex: XLS or CSV
    • If only XLS needed, keep CSV nodes and make its values empty
    • If only CSV needed, keep XLS nodes and make its values empty
  • Note:  If header names or the order of headers were changed, the bot will fail
  • Most of the processes skip the header validations due to the extra coding effort required, apart from the business rules and requirements. Before you run, you have to map the input file path and headers in the XLReusableBOT.xml file
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Level 1
Applications
Business Process
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Downloads
264
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Automation Type
Bot
Last Updated
January 22, 2021
First Published
October 9, 2018
Platform
11.2
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Setup Process

Install

Download the Bot and follow the instructions to install it in your AAE Control Room.

Configure

Open the Bot to configure your username and other settings the Bot will need (see the Installation Guide or ReadMe for details.)

Run

That's it - now the Bot is ready to get going!

Requirements and Inputs

  • AAE v11.2
  • Inputs: Any XLS or CSV input files