Clear Field

The Clear Field action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. clears the value of a specific values currently loaded into a botflow A file that stores the actions and variables designed to automate tasks..

Using the Clear Field action, you can clear the following entries:

  • Database fields.

Some examples of using the Clear Field action are, clearing fields in preparation:

  • Of closing the database.
  • For the next iteration of a loop.
  • For the next run of a record.

Add a Clear Field action to a botflow

This example provides the steps necessary to add a Clear Field action to a botflow.

To add a Clear Field action to a botflow:

  1. On the Actions list, click Data and then click Clear Field from the Records list.

    2. The Clear Field Action Builder window displays.

  2. Set the Clear Field settings.

    3. Records: Select the Clear Field record behavior from the drop-down list.

    Clear: Select the Clear Field clear behavior from the drop-down list.

    Selection Options: Optionally, select an option to quickly select or deselect all listed record fields.

  3. If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
  4. Optionally, add an action note.
  5. Click OK to add the Clear Field action to the botflow.
Field or button Description
Clear Field Options/Settings

General

Records: Select the Clear Field record behavior from the drop-down list:

  • Current record: Clears current records in the list.
  • Record range: Clears a selected range of records in the list.
  • Exact Record: Clears an exact record in the list.
  • All records: Clears all records in the list.

Clear: Select the Clear Field clear behavior from the drop-down list:

  • All selected fields: Clears all selected record fields in the list.
  • All except selected fields: Clears all unselected record fields in the list.
  • All fields: Clears all record fields in the list.

Selection Options: Optionally, select an option to quickly select or deselect all listed record fields.

  • Check All: Selects all record fields in the list.
  • Uncheck All: Deselects all record fields in the list.
Note

(Optional) Type a Note to document any special instructions or functionality.    
Run Switch

The Run Switch toggle controls how Nintex RPA runs an action when adding or editing an action in a botflow.

  • Run: To run the action automatically when you click OK, turn the toggle to Run.

  • Don't Run: If you do not want to run the action automatically when you click OK, turn the toggle to Don't Run.
OK/Cancel Click OK to save the action or click Cancel to discard the action or any changes.