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Actions Quick Reference

The table below provides a tabulated, alphabetized, and briefly defined list of actions A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. with links to more information for each action.

Action Name	Description
Arrange Workbooks	In Excel, arranges the workbook windows.
Ascii Key	Sends a specified ascii key to the emulator screen.
Backspace Key	Sends the 'Backspace' key to the emulator screen.
Back Tab Key	Sends the 'Back Tab' key to the emulator screen.
Border Image	Adds a border to the sides of an image.
Box	Displays a colored box around the perimeter of the screen.
Calculate	Performs mathematical calculations.
Calculate Now	In Excel, calculates all workbooks now.
Clear After Task	Changes the After Task to a Normal Task, if one exists in the Botflow.
Clear Before Task	Changes the Before Task to a Normal Task, if one exists in the Botflow.
Clear Cell	In Excel, clears the target cell.
Clear Clipboard	Clears the Windows clipboard.
Clear Column	In Excel, clears all cells in the target column.
Clear Credential	Clears a field of a Credential.
Clear Error Task	Changes the Error Task to a Normal Task, if one exists in the Botflow.
Clear Field	Clears the value of one or more Fields in the database.
Clear Filter	In Excel, clears the filter.
Clear Highlight	Clears the highlight in a browser table.
Clear List	Clear a List in the Botflow.
Clear List Column	Clears a list column.
Clear List Row	Clears a list row.
Clear Log	Clears one or more files defined by a Log.
Clear Print Area	In Excel, resets the print area back to the default.
Clear Row	In Excel, clears all cells in the target row.
Clear Variable	Clears the value of one or more Variables.
Click	Clicks a target, such as a button.
Close CD Tray	Closes the CD tray.
Close Data	Closes the currently loaded database.
Close Image	Closes the image currently open in the Image Editor.
Close Me	Closes Nintex RPA.
Close PDF	Closes the target PDF document.
Close Window	Closes the target window.
Close Workbook	In Excel, closes the target workbook.
Collect Garbage	A special Action used to diagnose problems.
Convert Field	Converts a field value from one culture to another.
Convert Variable	Converts a variable value from one culture to another.
Copy Cell	In Excel, copies the target cell.
Copy Column	In Excel, copies the target column.
Copy Email	Copies an email message to an inbox folder.
Copy File	Copies a specific file or group of files to a new location.
Copy Folder	Copies a specific folder or group of folders to a new location.
Copy Image	Copies an image to the Windows clipboard.
Copy Row	In Excel, copies the target row.
Copy Sheet	In Excel, copies a sheet in the workbook.
Create Credential	Adds a new Credential to the Botflow.
Create Folder	Creates a folder.
Create FTP Folder	Creates a new folder on an FTP server.
Create List	Creates a list.
Create List Column	Creates a list column.
Create List Row	Creates a list row.
Create Sheet	In Excel, adds a sheet to the workbook.
Create Shortcut	Creates a shortcut to a file or folder.
Create Variable	Adds a new variable to the Botflow.
Create Workbook	In Excel, creates a new workbook.
Credential Exists	Determines if a specific credential exists in the Botflow.
Credential Prompt	Prompts the user to enter credential information.
Crop Image	Crops an image.
C#	Executes C# code authored by the user.
Custom Click	Sends a custom click to the target.
CV Append Page	Appends one or more electronic files to an existing Contentverse Document.
CV Create Document	Creates one or more Contentverse Documents from a BIF file.
CV Locate Node	Opens the Contentverse Client to the specified Node (Cabinet, Drawer, Folder, etc).
CV Open Document	Opens the Contentverse Document based on the specified Document ID.
CV Search	Performs a Full Text or Index search in Contentverse.
CV Setup Document	Sets up values for BIF file to be used by CV Create Document Action or AIP.
Decrease Field	Decreases a field value by a specified amount.
Decrease Variable	Decreases a variable value by a specified amount.
Delete Attachment	Deletes an attachment from an email message.
Delete Background	In Excel, deletes the background image of a sheet.
Delete Cell	In Excel, deletes the target cell(s).
Delete Column	In Excel, deletes the target column(s).
Delete Connection	Deletes a specific workbook connection or PDF connection in the Botflow.
Delete Credential	Deletes a Credential from the Botflow.
Delete Email	Deletes an email message.
Delete File	Deletes a specific file or multiple files.
Delete Filter	In Excel, removes the filter.
Delete Folder	Deletes a specific folder or multiple folders.
Delete FTP File	Deletes a file on an FTP server.
Delete List	Deletes a list.
Delete List Column	Deletes a list column.
Delete List Row	Deletes a list row.
Delete Row	In Excel, deletes the target row(s).
Delete Sheet	In Excel, deletes the target sheet(s).
Delete Variable	Deletes a variable from the Botflow.
Deselect Cell	In Excel, deselects the target cell(s).
Deselect Column	In Excel, deselects the target column(s).
Deselect Row	In Excel, deselects the target row(s).
Detect Emulator	Force detect the running emulators.
Detect Excel	Force detect the running Excel workbooks.
Detect IE	Force detect the running instances of Internet Explorer.
Detect PDF	Force detect the running PDF documents.
Detect SAP	Force detect the running instance of SAP.
Diagnostic Line	A special Action used to diagnose problems.
Disable Service	Disables a specified Windows service.
DOS Command	Runs a DOS command.
Double Click	Double clicks a target, such as a button.
Download File	Downloads a file from the internet.
Download FTP File	Downloads a file from an FTP server.
Download HTML	Downloads the HTML code of a web page.
Drive Exists	Determines if a mapped drive exists on the computer.
Duplicate List	Duplicates a list.
Duplicate List Column	Duplicates a list column.
Duplicate Variable	Duplicates a variable.
Else	Part of an 'If' statement.
Else If	A logical branch that is part of an If statement.
Empty Folder	Deletes all files and folders in a directory.
Empty Recycle Bin	Empties the Windows Recycle Bin.
Emulator Keys	Sends a variety of keys to the emulator screen.
Enable Service	Enables a specified Windows service.
End If	Part of an 'If' statement.
End Key	Sends the 'End' key to the emulator screen.
End Loop	Indicates the bottom of the loop.
End Task	Indicates the end of a task.
Enter Key	Sends the 'Enter' key to the emulator screen.
Excel Macro	In Excel, runs a macro.
Execute SQL	Executes a SQL statement to return records from a SQL server.
Exit All Loops	Exits out of all loops.
Exit All Tasks	Exits all Tasks and returns to the Startup Task.
Exit Loop	Exists out of the immediate loop.
Exit Sequence	Exits the current Mouse Sequence and returns to the calling Task.
Exit Task	Exits the current Task and returns to the calling Task.
Extract PDF Pages	Extracts pages from a PDF document.
File Exists	Determines if a specific file exists on a local or remote drive.
File Prompt	Prompts the user to select a file path.
Fill Cells	In Excel, copies a cell value to the remaining cells in a range.
Flip Image	Flips an image horizontally and/or vertically.
Focus	Gives the target focus.
Folder Exists	Determines if a specific folder exists on a local or remote drive.
Folder Prompt	Prompts the user to select a folder path.
Format Cell	In Excel, applies formatting to the target cell(s).
Format Column	In Excel, applies formatting to the target column(s).
Format List Column	Formats a list column.
Format Row	In Excel, applies formatting to the target row(s).
Formula	Manipulates text, numbers and dates by offering over 65 robust functions.
Forward	Forwards an email message.
Freeze Panes	In Excel, freezes panes in a workbook.
Full Screen Mode	In Excel, turns full screen mode on or off.
Get Credential	Retrieves a value from a target and stores it in a Credential.
Get Email	Retrieves email messages from an email server.
Get Info	Retrieves information about the target.
Get List	Retrieves a list from the target.
Get List Info	Retrieves information about a list.
Get Processes	Retrieves a list of running processes.
Get Services	Retrieves a list of running services.
Get Value	Retrieves the value from a target, such as the text in a textbox.
Go to Bottom	Jumps to the bottom of the Current Task
Go to End	Jumps to the bottom of the Botflow
Go to FTP Folder	Navigates to a specific folder on an FTP server.
Go to Label	Jumps to a specific Label in the same Task.
Go to Loop	Jumps to a specific loop number.
Go to Record	Jumps to a specific record in the database.
Go to Start	Rewinds the Botflow to the very top.
Go to Top	Rewinds the Botflow to the top of the Current Task
Go to Website	Causes a browser window to navigate to a specific website.
Grayscale Image	Converts the image to grayscale.
Hibernate	Puts the computer in hibernate mode.
Hide Comments	In Excel, hides all comments in a workbook.
Hide Sheet	In Excel, hides a sheet.
Home Key	Sends the 'Home' key to the emulator screen.
Hover Mouse	Hovers the mouse over a target for a specified amount of time.
If	Provides logic in a script.
Increase Field	Increases a field value by a specified amount.
Increase Variable	Increases a variable value by a specified amount.
Insert Cell	In Excel, inserts new cell(s) into a sheet.
Insert Column	In Excel, inserts new column(s) into a sheet.
Insert Copied Cell	In Excel, inserts cell(s) that were copied.
Insert Copied Column	In Excel, inserts column(s) that were copied.
Insert Copied Row	In Excel, inserts row(s) that were copied.
Insert Row	In Excel, inserts new row(s) into a sheet.
Invert Selection	In Excel, inverts the cell selection.
JScript.NET	Executes JScript.NET code authored by the user.
Label	A point to which a Go to Label Action can jump.
Label Image	Adds a label to an image.
Line	Adds a separation line between Actions within a Task.
List Column Exists	Determines if a specific column exist in a list.
List Exists	Determines if a specific list exists in the Botflow.
Lock	Locks the workstation.
Log Off	Logs off the workstation.
Log Off FTP	Disconnects from an FTP server.
Log On FTP	Connects to an FTP server.
Loop	Begins a loop that repeats a specific number of times.
Loop Email	Begins a loop that iterates thru email messages.
Map Drive	Maps a drive.
Mark Read	Marks an email message as Read.
Mark Unread	Marks an email message as Unread.
Maximize Me	Maximizes the Nintex RPA window.
Maximize Window	Maximizes the target window.
Menu Click	Clicks a menu item in the target application.
Merge Cells	In Excel, merges a range of cells.
Merge Images	Combines two images into one.
Merge Lists	Combines two lists into one.
Merge PDFs	Merges PDF documents into a single document.
Message	Displays a message to the user.
Minimize Me	Minimizes the Nintex RPA window.
Minimize Window	Minimizes the target window.
Mnemonic Key	Sends a specified mnemonic key to the emulator screen.
Mouse Button	Generates a Mouse Down and Mouse Up Action.
Mouse Down	Presses and holds a mouse button.
Mouse Sequence	A continuous, uninterrupted sequence of Mouse Actions.
Mouse Up	Releases the mouse button pressed by a Mouse Down Action.
Move Cursor	Moves the cursor on an emulator screen to a specific location.
Move Email	Moves an email message to a new inbox folder.
Move File	Moves a specific file or group of files to a new location.
Move Folder	Moves a specific folder to a new location.
Move Highlight	Moves the highlighted cell in a browser table.
Move List Column	Moves a list column left or right.
Move List Row	Moves a list row up or down.
Move Me	Moves the Nintex RPA window.
Move Mouse	Moves the mouse cursor to the specified location.
Move Selection	In Excel, moves the cell selection in a certain direction.
Move Sheet	In Excel, moves a sheet to a new position in the workbook.
Move Window	Moves the target window to the desired location on the screen.
Mute	Changes the mute state of the computer speakers to on.
Next Loop	Jumps to the next iteration of the loop.
Note	Used to add documentation to the script.
OCR	Takes a picture of a target, then extracts the text from the image using OCR technology.
Open App	Starts a specific application.
Open CD Tray	Opens the CD tray.
Open Data	Opens a specific database.
Open File	Opens a specific file.
Open Folder	Opens a specific folder.
Open Image	Opens an image in the Image Editor.
Open List	Opens a list from a file.
Open PDF	Opens a PDF document.
Open Workbook	In Excel, opens an existing workbook.
Pad Image	Adds extra spacing to the sides of an image.
Paste Cell	In Excel, pastes copied cell(s).
Paste Column	In Excel, pastes copied column(s).
Paste Row	In Excel, pastes copied row(s).
Pause Service	Pauses a specified Windows service.
Ping	Pings a specified host. Returns True if successful, otherwise False.
Pixel Exists	Determines if a target pixel is found on the screen.
PowerShell	Executes a PowerShell script.
Previous Loop	Jumps to the previous loop.
Print PDF	Prints the target PDF document.
Print Report	Prints a specified Nintex RPA report.
Print Workbook	In Excel, prints the sheet.
Process Exists	Determines if a specific process is running.
Prompt	Prompts the user to enter a text or number value.
Protect Sheet	In Excel, protects a sheet.
Python	Executes Python code authored by the user.
Query List	Queries a list and puts the results in a new list.
Question	Displays a question to the user and waits for an answer to be selected manually.
Read File	Reads the content of a text file as a block of text.
Reboot	Reboots the workstation.
Refresh Filter	In Excel, reapplies the filter.
Regular Expression	Runs a regular expression on a value.
Remove Duplicates	In Excel, removes duplicate rows.
Remove List Duplicates	Removes duplicate list entries.
Rename File	Renames a specific file or group of files.
Rename Folder	Renames a specific folder or group of folders.
Rename FTP File	Renames a file on an FTP server.
Rename List	Renames a list in the Botflow.
Rename List Column	Renames a list column.
Rename Sheet	In Excel, changes the name of the target sheet.
Rename Variable	Renames a variable in the Botflow.
Repeat Loop	Repeats the current loop iteration.
Replace	Replaces text in an Excel workbook.
Reply	Sends a reply to an email message.
Reset Me	Resets the Nintex RPA window to its default size and location.
Resize Image	Resizes an image to the desired dimensions.
Resize Me	Resizes the Nintex RPA window to the desired dimensions.
Resize Window	Resizes the target window to the desired dimensions.
REST	Executes a call to a REST web service.
Restart Loop	Restarts the loop at the first iteration.
Restart Service	Restarts a specified Windows service.
Restore Me	Restores the Foxtrot window to the size and location it was before being maximized or minimized.
Restore Window	Restores the target window.
Resume	Clears the last error that occurred in the script, then resumes at the specified location.
Resume Service	Resumes a specified Windows service.
Reverse List	Reverses the order of items in a list.
Right Click	Right clicks a target, such as a button.
Rotate Image	Rotates an image.
Run Task	Jumps to a specific Task in the Botflow.
Run Workflow	Runs a Nintex Workflow Cloud workflow.
Save	Saves the changes made to the Botflow since the last time it was saved.
Save Attachment	Saves an email attachment.
Save Image	Saves the image currently open in the Image Editor.
Save List	Saves a list to a file.
Save PDF	Saves the target PDF document.
Save Report	Generates and saves any report available in Nintex RPA.
Save Workbook	In Excel, saves the workbook.
Screenshot	Captures a screenshot of a target and saves it to a file.
Search	Searches for and selects an item from a target, such as a list box.
Search Cells	In Excel, searches cells for a specific value.
Search Screen	Searches the emulator screen for a specific value.
Select All Cells	In Excel, selects every cell in the sheet.
Select Cell	In Excel, selects specific cell(s).
Select Column	In Excel, selects specific column(s).
Select Item	Selects a specific item from a target, such as a list box.
Select Row	In Excel, selects specific row(s).
Select Sheet	In Excel, selects a specific sheet.
Send Credential	Sends a Credential field to a target.
Send Email	Sends an email to one or more recipients.
Send List	Sends a list to a target, such as an Excel workbook.
Send Value	Sends a value to a target, such as a textbox.
Service Exists	Determines if a specific Windows service exists.
Set After Task	Designates a Task as the After Task.
Set Background	In Excel, sets the background image of a sheet.
Set Before Task	Designates a Task as the Before Task.
Set Calculations	In Excel, sets the calculation mode.
Set Caps Lock	Turns the Caps Lock key on or off.
Set Clipboard	Places a value on the Windows clipboard.
Set Column Width	In Excel, changes the width of one or more columns.
Set Connection	Assigns a connection letter to a specific workbook name or PDF document.
Set Credential	Sets a field value of a Credential.
Set Error Task	Designates a specific Task as the Error Task.
Set Field	Places a value in a specific database field.
Set Filter	In Excel, sets the filter.
Set Folder	Sets the Nintex RPA working directory.
Set List Value	Sets the value of a list entry field.
Set Mode	Sets the mode of this application.
Set Num Lock	Turns the Num Lock key on or off.
Set Orientation	In Excel, sets the print orientation.
Set Print Area	In Excel, sets the print area.
Set Resolution	Sets the screen resolution.
Set Row Height	In Excel, changes the height of one or more rows.
Set Scroll Lock	Turns the Scroll Lock key on or off.
Set Speed	Sets the speed of the running script.
Set Variable	Places a value in a specific variable.
Show Comments	In Excel, unhides all comments in a workbook.
Show Desktop	Minimize all windows and show the desktop.
Show Me	Shows the Nintex RPA window by bringing it in front of other windows.
Show Sheet	In Excel, unhides a sheet.
Show View	Switches the Nintex RPA Botflow Pane to a specific view.
Show Window	Shows a window by bringing it in front of other applications.
Shuffle List	Randomly shuffles the specified List in the Botflow.
Shut Down	Shuts down the workstation.
Slack	Sends a Slack message.
Sleep	Puts the computer in sleep mode.
SOAP	Executes a call to a SOAP web service.
Sort	In Excel, sorts the cell values.
Sort Email	Sorts a list of email messages.
Sort List	Sorts a list by the desired column.
Sound	Plays a specific sound.
Space	Adds a blank row to add space between Actions within a Task.
Split PDF	Splits a PDF document into two or more parts.
Start Diagnostics	Starts diagnostic logging.
Start Highlight	Starts the highlight in a browser table.
Start Process	Starts the specified Windows process.
Start Service	Starts the specified Windows service.
Start Task	Indicates the beginning of a task.
Stop Diagnostics	Stops diagnostic logging.
Stop Process	Forcefully closes the specified Windows process or application.
Stop Service	Stops the specified Windows service.
Stop Task	Halts the script, just as if the Pause button was pressed in the Run Center.
Stored Procedure	Runs a Stored Procedure on a SQL server.
Subtract List	Removes one list from another leaving only the differences.
Tab Key	Sends the 'Tab' key to the emulator screen.
Target Exists	Determines if a specific target exists.
Text Message	Sends a Text Message to one or more recipients.
Text to Columns	In Excel, splits a column of text into multiple columns.
Toggle After Task	Toggles the After Task on or off.
Toggle Before Task	Toggles the Before Task on or off.
Toggle Mute	Toggles the mute state of the computer speakers.
Toggle Record	Toggles the record on or off.
Toggle Variable	Toggles the value of a variable.
Touch File	Sets the Created, Modified, or Accessed date/time of a file.
Touch Folder	Sets the Created, Modified, or Accessed date/time of a folder.
Trim Image	Removes the extra spacing from the sides of an image.
Turn Off After Task	Turns off the After Task.
Turn Off Before Task	Turns off the Before Task.
Turn Off Record	Turns off the specified record(s) in the database.
Turn On Before Task	Turns on the Before Task.
Turn On After Task	Turns on the After Task.
Turn On Record	Turns on the specified record(s) in the database.
Unfreeze Panes	In Excel, turns off frozen panes in a workbook.
Unlock	Unlocks the workstation using the provided password.
Unlock Screen	Clears the 'Input Inhibited' indicator of an emulator screen.
Unmap Drive	Disconnects a mapped drive.
Unmerge Cells	In Excel, unmerges a range of merged cells.
Unmute	Changes the mute state of the computer speakers to off.
Unprotect Sheet	In Excel, unprotects a sheet.
Unzip	Unzips files and/or folders.
Upload FTP File	Uploads a file to an FTP server.
Variable Exists	Determines if a specific variable exists in the Botflow.
VB.NET	Executes VB.NET code authored by the user.
VBScript	Executes VBScript code authored by the user.
Voice	Instructs Nintex RPA to audibly say the desired phrase.
Volume	Adjusts the volume of the computer speakers.
Wait	Pauses the script for a specific duration of time.
Wait for Cursor	Waits for an emulator cursor to arrive or leave a specific screen position.
Wait for Drive	Waits for the specified drive to be mapped or unmapped.
Wait for File	Waits for a target file to appear or disappear before allowing the script to continue.
Wait for Folder	Waits for a target folder to appear or disappear before allowing the script to continue.
Wait for Ping	Waits for a ping to succeed or fail.
Wait for Process	Waits for a specific process to start or stop.
Wait for Service	Waits for the specified Windows service to start or stop.
Wait for Target	Waits for a target to appear or disappear before allowing the script continue.
Wait for Text	Waits for specific text to appear or disappear on an emulator screen.
Write File	Writes text to a Text file.
Write Log	Writes information to one or more logs as defined by a Log.
Zip	Zips files and/or folders.
Zoom Edge	Changes the zoom setting on Microsoft Edge.
Zoom IE	Changes the zoom setting of Internet Explorer.
Zoom Workbook	In Excel, changes the zoom setting of a workbook.