# Standard Libraries **URL:** https://forum.robotframework.org/c/libraries/standard/22.md [Latest](https://forum.robotframework.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.robotframework.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Standard Libraries category](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-standard-libraries-category/47)
**Author:** [@René](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Ren%C3%A9)\ **Replies:** 0
Standard Libraries --- ## [Problems with converting pdf to base64 string](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/problems-with-converting-pdf-to-base64-string/7811)
**Author:** [@phjfranssen](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/phjfranssen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2024 15:08 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/problems-with-converting-pdf-to-base64-string/7811 "2024-09-16T15:08:33Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to build a keyword which can convert a pdf file to a base 64 string. I’ve managed to get the PDF contents into the base64 encoder. But the evaluate expression is returning an error with all the pdf co… --- ## [Testing whether a program is running or not](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/testing-whether-a-program-is-running-or-not/7727)
**Author:** [@AlexV](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/AlexV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2024 13:50 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/testing-whether-a-program-is-running-or-not/7727 "2024-08-23T13:50:47Z")
I’m trying to make a Keyword where I am checking to see if a program is running or not. I use ‘Start Process’ to start the application and it turns it active, however in a later phase I cant be sure its the active proce… --- ## [Screnshot library and ReportPortal](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/screnshot-library-and-reportportal/7303)
**Author:** [@Petr-Kus](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Petr-Kus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2024 11:54 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/screnshot-library-and-reportportal/7303 "2024-07-01T11:54:02Z")
We tring integrate ReportPortal with Roboto Framework usage. We would like to see in reportportal the imagies from standart screenshot library. I doubt what is the right apporach for attaching Screenshots - standard… --- ## [Read data not working in SerialLibrary](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/read-data-not-working-in-seriallibrary/7239)
**Author:** [@stephenbates101](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/stephenbates101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2024 06:41 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/read-data-not-working-in-seriallibrary/7239 "2024-05-01T06:41:12Z")
Hi All, I am trying to connect to a Linux device and test using the SerialLibrary, I am currently testing with a teensy board connected to COM31, it has a simple program to send the incoming data to a second serial port… --- ## [Set a variable value in a Locator](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/set-a-variable-value-in-a-locator/7037)
**Author:** [@spicard](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/spicard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2024 23:14 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/set-a-variable-value-in-a-locator/7037 "2024-03-22T23:14:29Z")
Hello, While making generic Keywords, I like to use a variable in the locator string. ANY\_TAB\_NAME: ul\[role=“menu”\] \>\> a\[aria-label=“${tab\_name}”\] Then , in the keyword, I use an argument to fill-in the variable value… --- ## [Library Dialogs](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/library-dialogs/6280)
**Author:** [@antonio](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/antonio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 16:35 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/library-dialogs/6280 "2023-10-02T16:35:20Z")
I’ve installed and configurated eclipse + robotframework3.2.2 + python3 (3.11 orc1) but library “Dialogs” shows up not accessible. Anybody has any solutions? When click on the Dialogs show up: Unable to open documentati… --- ## [CAN Library for robot framework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-library-for-robot-framework/5677)
**Author:** [@gabriele852000](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/gabriele852000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2023 22:32 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/can-library-for-robot-framework/5677 "2023-05-09T22:32:39Z")
Hello, is there any robot framework bookcases for the Can protocol? I didn’t find much around. Thank you. --- ## [How to know the length of work items in present queue? (not individual workitem)](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-know-the-length-of-work-items-in-present-queue-not-individual-workitem/5424)
**Author:** [@saiganesh-d](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/saiganesh-d)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2023 15:50 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-know-the-length-of-work-items-in-present-queue-not-individual-workitem/5424 "2023-03-12T15:50:09Z")
Hey Hi team, i am new to Robocorp, currently i am working on producer-consumer model. I want to know , if there is any function to get length of workitem queue?. i am getting individual dict if i try to run get input wo… --- ## [Run Process alias export to new testfile.robot](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-process-alias-export-to-new-testfile-robot/4116)
**Author:** [@Marco](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Marco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2022 14:51 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-process-alias-export-to-new-testfile-robot/4116 "2022-06-30T14:51:11Z")
Hello, Is there a way to export an alias=‘myProcess’ given by Run Process or Start Process to an other .robot file. E.g. when I start a process in one file, i like to shutdown it somewhere later in an other .robot file… --- ## ["Run Process" with arguments spanning multiple lines](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-process-with-arguments-spanning-multiple-lines/1946)
**Author:** [@steve](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2021 23:32 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/run-process-with-arguments-spanning-multiple-lines/1946 "2021-06-15T23:32:35Z")
I’m using the Process Library to call a utility, grpcurl. It works OK, but the lines are very long due to the -d (data) option and I am wondering if there is a way to split the command, or use line continuation ("…") I… --- ## [Robot Framework Telnet Library does not open Terminal](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-telnet-library-does-not-open-terminal/1467)
**Author:** [@joseilton](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/joseilton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2021 12:21 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-telnet-library-does-not-open-terminal/1467 "2021-03-16T12:21:33Z")
I’m using the Telnet Library of the Robot Framework to establish a remote connection, but I need the terminal to be opened, but despite having set terminal\_emulator=true and window\_size=400x100 the RF does not open the t… --- ## [Robot Standard Libraries](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-standard-libraries/1464)
**Author:** [@tusharkr18](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/tusharkr18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2021 14:47 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-standard-libraries/1464 "2021-03-15T14:47:22Z")
Hello, When I create the Robot Project in Eclipse, the Standard Library imported is Empty. Please see the screenshot below Can anyone help on this? --- ## [Unable to read ${CURDIR} from within Custom Library](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-read-curdir-from-within-custom-library/312)
**Author:** [@mkurtz](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/mkurtz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2020 18:59 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/unable-to-read-curdir-from-within-custom-library/312 "2020-06-03T18:59:36Z")
I am a recent Robot Framework user/developer. I have a custom library that needs to load an additional file from within a keyword method. If I log the {CURDIR} variable from within the running script, it correctly logs t…