Store data

This workflow action can be used to store data which can then be retrieved using the Retrieve data workflow action. Using both the Store data and Retrieve data workflow actions, it provides the ability to pass workflow variables (values) between workflow instances (running workflows).

To use the workflow action:

Locate the action in Workflow Actions Toolbox (located on the left hand-side);

Click on the Category listings to reveal the actions; OR
Search for the action using a keyword.

Select the action, drag it onto the design canvas and drop it onto a design pearl.

Alternatively

Left-clicking the pearl, mouse-over Insert Action and then the Categories to reveal the actions, click the required action from the list.

To change the settings used by the action:

On the action’s title click the down arrow to activate a drop-down
Select Configure; OR
Double-click the action's icon.

For more information on the other options in the drop-down, please refer to the Getting started with the Nintex Workflow designer.

Options within this action

Workflow instance to store to

The instance ID of the workflow to store data to. Select either:

Current Workflow: This will store the information to the current workflow.
A workflow variable: Use this to specify a specific workflow instance ID that is set in a workflow variable.

Note: By selecting a workflow instance ID, the Store data workflow action can store data to the workflow instance. Using the Retrieve data workflow action, the 'Workflow instance to retrieve from' can be set to 'Current workflow' and the 'Item to retrieve value' written to a workflow variable.

Store as

This is the user defined value that the data will be stored as.

E.g. If the 'Store as' value specified is 'KeyValue', the Item to retrieve value in the Retrieve data workflow action must be 'KeyValue'.

Variable to store

Select the workflow variable containing the data to be stored.