File InputOutput

Performs input/output to and from text files. Stores and retrieves text in a task dictionary.

Enabled

• This subtask is always enabled.

Execute

1. If an input dictionary key is provided, looks in the task dictionary for XML message.

2. If input XML path is provided, gets the XML message.

3. If neither input parameter has a value, prompts the user for an XML file and retrieves the XML message from the path provided by the user.

4. Opens XML and processes according to verb provided.

5. If output dictionary key is provided, writes the XML for the selected node to the task dictionary.

6. If output XML path is provided, writes to a local XML file.

7. If neither output parameter has a value, prompts the user for a path to where the XML file should be written and writes out the XML.

Parameters

• Input Dictionary Key: Dictionary key from which the message is received.

• Input XML Path: Local path to XML where message may be retrieved.
• Output Dictionary Key: Dictionary key to which the message is stored.
• Output XML Path: Local path to XML where message is to be stored.