Log To File, how to insert TAB

[tburk]

Using the Log To File control, can a TAB be inserted into a file? We have successfully entered plenty of text records but would like to format the records for readability.

[forumsupport]

Hello,

You can insert Enter key or comma using 'Log to file' command to format the records. Unfortunately, Tab key cannot be inserted using 'Log to File' command. However, you can open the file and can insert Tab key using keystrokes command.

You can insert Enter key by converting an existing keystroke action into a variable. Simply select the keystroke action and Right-click and select Convert to Variable. Now, use this variable in 'Log to File' command.

Hope that helps.

[tburk]

Originally Posted by forumsupport

You can insert Enter key by converting an existing keystroke action into a variable. Simply select the keystroke action and Right-click and select Convert to Variable. Now, use this variable in 'Log to File' command.

Hope that helps.

I think what you are saying is that a TAB can be inserted into a variable. I dont follow your instructions, can you be more specific as to which control to use in this manuever?

THanks.

[forumsupport]

Hello,

We have attached a sample task to insert a Enter key in a file using 'Log to File' command. Before running this task, please create variable, $enterkey$ through Tools->Variable Manager.

Hope that helps.

[tburk]

I downloaded script, created enterkey variable, ran script. It did not work. Could you review this script at your earliest convenience and get back with me?

THank you,
Tom

[forumsupport]

Hello,

Task that we uploaded works well at our end. Can you please try this?

. Delete Line #1 of task TestLTF.atmn.
. Insert keystrokes command to play Enter in Currently Active Window (as first command of task).
. Right click on Keystrokes command that you inserted just now and select 'Convert to Variable' from context menu.
. Specify variable name, enterkey and click on Save.
. Save the task and run it.

Hope that helps.

[tburk]

I was able to follow your instructions to insert [ENTER], as your demonstration script is designed. Trying to insert the [TAB] character I performed the same sequence of steps using TAB not ENTER but got this output, does this prove that a [TAB] can not be inserted into a log file?

[output log file:]

Tethys
[TAB][TAB]Solutions

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