Duplicate List

The Duplicate List action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. duplicates a list in a botflow A file that stores the actions and variables designed to automate tasks..

Using the Duplicate List action, you can duplicate a list:

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

Some examples of using the Duplicate List action with lists are:

  • A list created in the Nintex RPA Botflow pane.

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

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

Add a Duplicate List action to a botflow

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

To add a Duplicate List action to a botflow:

  1. On the Actions list, click Lists and then click Duplicate List from the Lists list.

    2. The Action Builder window for Duplicate List displays.

  1. Set the Duplicate List settings:

    • List: Enter a list name in the List field.
    • Save as: Enter a name to save the list.
    • Overwrite: Check the box to overwrite a list with the same name.

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

General

  • List: Enter a list name in the List field, select a list using the drop-down, or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variables or other token values.
  • Save as: Enter a name to save the list as or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variables or other token values.
  • Overwrite: Check the box to overwrite a list with the same name.
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.