Delete List Row

The Delete List Row action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. deletes a row from a list in the botflow A file that stores the actions and variables designed to automate tasks..

Using the Delete List Row action, you can delete a list row:

  • To prepare a list for the import of new data.
  • On a network drive in the network domain.
  • In a database.

Some examples of using the Delete List Row action with lists are:

  • A list created in the Nintex RPA Botflow pane.

  • With a Loop Action to perform a work action with separate list rows.

  • File and folder information imported or compiled into a list row using the Expression Builder.

Add a Delete List Row action to a botflow

This example provides the steps necessary to add a Delete List Row action to a botflow.

To add a Delete List Row action to a botflow:

  1. On the Actions List, click Lists and then click Delete List Row from the Values list.

    2. The Action Builder window for Delete List Row displays.

  2. Set the Delete List Row settings.

    3. List: Enter a list name in the List field.

    Row: Select a Row option from the drop-down list.

  3. If needed, adjust the Run Error Task settings to fine tune how the action runs.
  4. If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
  5. Optionally, add an action note.
  6. Click OK to add the Delete List Row action to the botflow.
Field or button Description
Delete List Row Options/Settings

General

  • List: Enter a list name in the List field, use the drop-down to select a list, or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variable or other token values.
  • Row: Select a Row option from the drop-down list:
    • Exact row: Type the row name to be deleted in the Row field or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variable or other token values.
    • All empty: Deletes all empty rows in lists associated with the botflow.
Run error task
  1. Click Run error task.
  2. Open the On Error drop-down list and select the required setting:
    • Run error task: A botflow containing an error task automatically runs the error task in the event of an error. If the botflow does not contain an error task, the botflow stops in the event of an error.
    • Stop on error: The botflow stops in the event of an error.
    • Ignore errors: The action is skipped in the event of an error and the botflow attempts to execute the next action
  1. Click X to close the drop-down and save the setting.
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.