Import

Use the Import feature to import a Nintex RPA file or a botflow from the repository into an open botflow. The Import button is located at the bottom of the Add Items view.

Items available for import are:

• File: Files having a .rpa or .fox extension and are saved in a selected local or network directory location.
• Repository: Botflows saved in the Nintex RPA Central database repository.

Import the botflow Botflow Pane items

To import the botflow Botflow Pane items:

1. Click Add Item () on the Botflow Pane.
2. Click Import.

The Import Selection window displays.



3. Do one of the following to open a botflow:
• File: That has a .rpa or .fox extension and is saved in a selected local or network directory location. Use the Import window to navigate to the required botflow and open it in the next Import window.
• Repository: That is saved in the Nintex RPA Central database. Use the Open Botflow window to select the required botflow.
  • Refresh: Refreshes the list of available botflows in the repository.
  • Import: Imports a botflow that has a .rpa, .fox, or .fsp extension, and is saved in a selected local or network directory location.
  • Open: Opens the selected botflow from the list in the Import window.
  • Cancel: Cancels the import and closes the window.
4. In the Import window, click a botflow item in the Botflow list, such as Tasks, Variables, or Credentials.

Note: Data, Data - SQL, SQL, and MySQL botflow items are not available for import.

5. With the required botflow item selected, select the required check box or boxes. Click the check box in the menu bar to select all check boxes in a list.

Tip: Optionally, click Add Item () to create a new botflow item of the selected type. You cannot create a new Email botflow item from the Import window.

6. Click OK to complete the import.

The botflow items selected in the Import window display in the Botflow Pane for the open botflow.

Import field descriptions