How to Parse Values for Columns 2 and 3 only using PDF.co Document Parser?

Parse Values for Columns 2 and 3 only

1. Go to PDF.co Document Parser Interface
2. Create a New Template
3. Load Source PDF or Image File
4. Add Objects
5. Set the Expression and Data Type
6. Run Template
7. Result
8. Save Template

In this tutorial, you will learn how to parse values for columns 2 and 3 only using PDF.co Document Parser.

We have a sample PDF that has a table with 3 columns that we can use for this tutorial.

To begin, log in to your PDF.co account here.

Step 1 – Go to PDF.co Document Parser Interface

• On your PDF.co dashboard, click the Document Parser menu at the top of the page

Step 2 – Create a New Template

• Create a New Template by clicking the New Template URL

Step 3 – Load Source PDF or Image File

• Load the Source PDF or Image File that you’re going to use for creating your template

Step 4 – Add Objects

• Use Add FIELD based on TEXT SEARCH object for your template

Step 5 – Set the Expression and Data Type

• To get the value of Row 2 Column 2 set the Expression to ITEM 2{{Spaces}}(?<value>{{Number}}) and set the Data Type to String
• To get the value of Row 2 Column 3 set the Expression to ITEM 2{{Spaces}}{{Number}}{{Spaces}}(?<value>{{Number}}) and set the Data Type to String

Step 6 – Run Template

• After setting up the objects you may now run the template

Step 7 – Result

• Here’s the output

Step 8 – Save Template

• Once you’re done creating your template, you may now save it

You’ve learned how to parse values for columns 2 and 3 only using PDF.co Document Parser.

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