Task Pane

Use the Task Pane to create and manage actions within a specific task.

Note: Drag and drop a Nintex RPA Botflow (*.rpa) file into the Task Pane to quickly open the file.

The Task Pane field and tool descriptions are listed here.

Task Pane Field and Tools Descriptions
Selector

Used to choose a target and create actions that:

  • Click a button on an application
  • Send information to a web or Windows application
  • Copy information from a web or Windows application
Actions List

Create actions that do not require a target by selecting an action from the list below the Selector.

These types of actions are used to:

  • Manipulate data
  • Provide feedback to the end user
  • Manipulate files and folders
  • Control the flow and timing of the script
  • Generate database or log files
Task Editor Once an Action is created, it becomes available in the Task Editor.
Action

Create actions by dragging and dropping the Selector onto the desired target and choosing the appropriate action.

Actions are numbered when created.
Edit/Delete Selected Actions can be modified or deleted by clicking Edit or Delete . Additional options are available when right clicking an Action.
Move Actions may be rearranged by using the Move arrows along the top of the Task Pane.  
Run Arrow

Always points to the Action that is about to be executed and can be moved by clicking and dragging it to the desired Action.