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Python script run: Syntax error.

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I created PAD flow that goes out to a site and essentially downloads a file after selecting certain triggers. The downloaded file then gets passed to a folder, using the automation to a dedicated output folder. From there a Python script I wrote goes to the output folder and cleans/delete unnecessary columns/items. After that is done, the script will take remaining columns and do a pivot table. Currently I'm running the Python Script (In Visual Studio Code) and the PAD flow as separate actions/items. I came across the "Run Python Script" option in PAD and have tried to use it to bridge the gap. When I paste my python script into the script area and input my module folder location I receive the following error: "Parameter 'Python script to run': Syntax error." Error persist whether i update the python version to 2.7 or 3.4. How do i go about fixing? I've attached images of the error and the script with redacted folders & other info:

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Nived_Nambiar 18,129 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi,

i doubt whether it is an indentation issue within python script which occured when copying to action

That may be the reason why syntax error is shown.

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eetuRobo 4,204 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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PAD doesn't like when there is % sings since it thinks that starts a variable. After every % sign add an extra one. PAD will read that as just one percent sign.

You could also run the python script with Power Shell if the script works on its own. So use Run PowerShell script -action to start the python script.

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rifij 17 on at

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@eetuRobo thank you and both suggestions work beautifully. I decided to go with the PowerShell and even inside of it I needed to add the additional % (percent sign) in order to avoid the syntax error. Without the additional % sign, syntax error shows. Very much appreciated.

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