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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Data Reader

The Data Reader components in the RPA Desktop Design Studio enable reading of data from different programs such as MS Excel and CSV.

Note: OLEDB 32 bit is not supported for the Data Reader components.

For details on the issues related to the Data Reader component, see KB article KB1123553 and KB article KB1123554.

Use the GetExcelSheetNames component
Get the names of the sheets in an Excel file as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetExcelSheetNames component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Use the QueryExcel component
Query data from a Microsoft Excel file with the QueryExcel component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Use the ReadFromCSV component
Read data from a CSV file by using the ReadFromCSV component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Use the ReadFromExcel component
Extract data from a Microsoft Excel file as a DataTable by using the ReadFromExcel component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Use the ReadFromXPS component
Read the data from an XPS file by using the ReadFromXPS component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
Properties of the Data Reader components
Learn about the properties of the Data Reader components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

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