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### Extract Root Path from File Path

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example demonstrates how to extract the root directory and path leading up to the file name, excluding the file name and extension itself.

```plaintext
$(myPath:r)
```

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### Extract Path Head from File Path

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example shows how to extract the directory path leading up to the file name, excluding the file name and extension.

```plaintext
$(myPath:h)
```

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### Zero-Based Indexing for Attributes

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example shows how to adjust an attribute value, typically an index, to be zero-based by subtracting one from its original value. This is common in programming when array indices start at 0.

```plaintext
$(myIndex:0)
```

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### Replace Spaces with Underscores in Path

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example demonstrates replacing all spaces within a file path attribute with underscores. This is often done to create valid filenames or variables for command-line tools.

```plaintext
$(myPath:_)
```

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### Extract File Extension from Path

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example demonstrates how to extract only the file extension from a given file path attribute. This is useful when you need to perform operations based on file type.

```plaintext
$(myPath:e)
```

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### Extract File Name from Path

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example shows how to extract only the file name (without the extension) from a file path attribute. This is useful for referencing the base name of a file.

```plaintext
$(myPath:n)
```

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### Modify Attribute Path to Uppercase

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example illustrates converting a file path attribute's value to all uppercase characters. This can be useful for case-sensitive systems or specific formatting needs.

```plaintext
$(myPath:u)
```

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### Modify Attribute Path with Forward Slashes

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example shows how to modify a file path attribute to use forward slashes instead of backslashes, which is often necessary for cross-platform compatibility or specific script requirements.

```plaintext
$(myPath:/)
```

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### Modify Attribute Path to Lowercase

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example shows how to convert a file path attribute's value to all lowercase characters. This is helpful for maintaining consistent formatting or adhering to specific naming conventions.

```plaintext
$(myPath:l)
```

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### Modify Attribute Path with Double Quotes

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This example demonstrates how to enclose a file path attribute's value in double quotes. This is useful when the path contains spaces or special characters that might otherwise cause parsing issues.

```plaintext
$(myPath:q)
```

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### Data Query Component Configuration for CSV Files

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/GettingStarted/Building-on-Key-Concepts-Writing-a-more-complex-workflow

This configuration sets up the Data Query component to handle CSV files. It enables manual file selection and specifies that the result connector should be of type 'CSV Files'.

```text
Data item type: File > Spreadsheet > CSV Files
Open a file browser to allow manual selection
Result connector type: CSV Files
```

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### Reference Attribute by Name

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This code snippet demonstrates how to reference an attribute by its name within a configuration. It uses a simple placeholder syntax.

```plaintext
$(attributeName)
```

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### Python Expression Component Configuration

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/GettingStarted/Building-on-Key-Concepts-Writing-a-more-complex-workflow

This snippet shows how to configure the input and output attributes for a Python Expression component. It defines 'Input_1' and 'Output_1' as Integer types, with 'Input_1' having a default value and 'Output_1' being derived from it.

```Python
Output_1 = Input_1 + 2
```

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### Spreadsheet Data Component Configuration for Writing to CSV

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/GettingStarted/Building-on-Key-Concepts-Writing-a-more-complex-workflow

This configuration demonstrates how to use the Spreadsheet Data component to write data to a CSV file. It specifies the input data source, the target cell, and enables the write operation.

```text
spreadsheet file: $(Input_2)
Write radio button enabled
From attribute: $(Input_1)
To cell reference: H2
```

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### Python Expression for Component Configuration in Workflows

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/GettingStarted/Building-on-Key-Concepts-Writing-a-more-complex-workflow-component-configuration

This Python code snippet is used within a Maptek Workflow's Python Expression component to modify an integer input by adding 5. It assumes an input attribute named 'Input_1' and an output attribute named 'Output_1'. The 'iterator' variable is used to process each item in the input list.

```python
Output_1 = int(iterator) + 5
```

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### Reference Attribute by Type

Source: https://help.maptek.com/workflows/2021.5/Workflow%20Editor/Appendices/Appendices-C-Attributes

This code snippet shows how to reference an attribute by its type. It utilizes a specific notation to denote type-based referencing.

```plaintext
$(attributeType!)
```
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