Shuffle List

The Shuffle List action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. randomly shuffles the rows in a list in a botflow A file that stores the actions and variables designed to automate tasks..

Using the Shuffle List action, you can set shuffle a list:

  • List of imported data.
  • List within a botflow.

Some examples of applications for the Shuffle List action are:

  • Shuffle a list created in the Nintex RPA Botflow Pane.
  • Shuffle a list of items extracted from a list created using the Create List action.

Add a Shuffle List action to a botflow

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

To add a Shuffle List action to a botflow:

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

    2. The Action Builder window for Shuffle List displays.

  2. Set the Shuffle List setting.

    3. General

    • Lists: Type a list name in the Lists field.

  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 Shuffle List action to the botflow.
Field or button Description
Shuffle List Options/Settings

General

  • Lists: Type a list name in the Lists field, select a list from the drop-down, or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variable or other token values.
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.