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Hello,
I'm trying to use the 'recognise text in an image or PDF' action but getting the file content appears to be returning metadata rather than the actual text content when the flow runs:
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Please can someone help with this?
Hi @glendayrlsbu1 ,
After you have processed your data, you have to use Parse JSON to turn the values into selectable dynamic content. Here's an example from one of my runs. When you use Parse JSON, you will take the output from your Recognize text and click on "Generate from Sample" button, paste in there and save/ok. This will create a scheme for you.
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Thanks @trice602 . I must be doing something wrong because the text which is being recognised is still metadata and not the actual file content. I tried adding both 'compose outputs' and 'recognise text body' in the content of Parse JSON:
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