Set workflow variable

Use the Set workflow variable action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. to set the value of one or more workflow variables.

When you add the Set workflow variable action to your workflow, you can:

  • Select an existing variable to set a value for.
  • Add a new variable and set a value for it.

The value you set for the variable is the value that will be passed through the variable throughout the workflow.

Before you start 

Add and configure the Set workflow variable action

  1. Click the Operations action group in the action toolbox.
  2. or

    Type the action name or function in the Search field at the top of the action toolbox.

  1. Drag the Set workflow variable action to the Designer canvas.
  2. Do one of the following to open the Action configuration window:

    • Double-click the action.
    • Click on the action and then click Configure.

    See Action configuration window for more information.

  3. Select the Variable to set the value.
  4. Specify the Value to assign to the selected variable.
  5. Click Save.

For more information about the fields and settings, see Set a workflow variable fields and settings