Actions Quick Reference
The table below provides a tabulated, alphabetized, and briefly defined list of actions An instruction within a botflow. with links to more information for each action.
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In Excel, arranges the workbook windows. |
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Sends a specified ascii key to the emulator screen. |
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Sends the 'Backspace' key to the emulator screen. |
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Sends the 'Back Tab' key to the emulator screen. |
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Adds a border to the sides of an image. |
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Displays a colored box around the perimeter of the screen. |
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Performs mathematical calculations. |
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In Excel, calculates all workbooks now. |
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Changes an After Task to a regular task. |
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Changes a Before Task to a regular task. |
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In Excel, clears the target cell. |
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Clears the Windows clipboard. |
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In Excel, clears all cells in the target column. |
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Clears a field of a Credential. |
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Changes the Error Task to a Normal Task, if one exists in the Botflow. |
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Clears the value of one or more Fields in the database. |
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In Excel, clears the filter. |
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Clears the highlight in a browser table. |
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Clear a List in the Botflow. |
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Clears a list column. |
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Clears a list row. |
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Clears one or more files defined by a Log. |
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In Excel, resets the print area back to the default. |
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In Excel, clears all cells in the target row. |
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Clears the value of one or more Variables. |
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Clicks a target, such as a button. |
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Closes the CD tray. |
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Closes the currently loaded database. |
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Closes the image currently open in the Image Editor. |
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Closes Nintex Bot. |
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Closes the target PDF document. |
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Closes the target window. |
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In Excel, closes the target workbook. |
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A special Action used to diagnose problems. |
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Converts a field value from one culture to another. |
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Converts a variable value from one culture to another. |
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In Excel, copies the target cell. |
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In Excel, copies the target column. |
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Copies an email message to an inbox folder. |
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Copies a specific file or group of files to a new location. |
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Copies a specific folder or group of folders to a new location. |
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Copies an image to the Windows clipboard. |
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In Excel, copies the target row. |
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In Excel, copies a sheet in the workbook. |
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Adds a new Credential to the Botflow. |
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Creates a folder. |
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Creates a new folder on an FTP server. |
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Creates a list. |
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Creates a list column. |
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Creates a list row. |
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In Excel, adds a sheet to the workbook. |
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Creates a shortcut to a file or folder. |
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Adds a new variable to the Botflow. |
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In Excel, creates a new workbook. |
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Determines if a specific credential exists in the Botflow. |
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Prompts the user to enter credential information. |
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Crops an image. |
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Executes C# code authored by the user. |
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Sends a custom click to the target. |
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Appends one or more electronic files to an existing Contentverse Document. |
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Creates one or more Contentverse Documents from a BIF file. |
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Opens the Contentverse Client to the specified Node (Cabinet, Drawer, Folder, etc). |
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Opens the Contentverse Document based on the specified Document ID. |
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Performs a Full Text or Index search in Contentverse. |
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Sets up values for BIF file to be used by CV Create Document Action or AIP. |
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Decreases a field value by a specified amount. |
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Decreases a variable value by a specified amount. |
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Deletes an attachment from an email message. |
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In Excel, deletes the background image of a sheet. |
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In Excel, deletes the target cell(s). |
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In Excel, deletes the target column(s). |
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Deletes a specific workbook connection or PDF connection in the Botflow. |
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Deletes a Credential from the Botflow. |
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Deletes an email message. |
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Deletes a specific file or multiple files. |
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In Excel, removes the filter. |
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Deletes a specific folder or multiple folders. |
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Deletes a file on an FTP server. |
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Deletes a list. |
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Deletes a list column. |
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Deletes a list row. |
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In Excel, deletes the target row(s). |
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In Excel, deletes the target sheet(s). |
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Deletes a variable from the Botflow. |
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In Excel, deselects the target cell(s). |
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In Excel, deselects the target column(s). |
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In Excel, deselects the target row(s). |
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Force detect the running emulators. |
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Force detect the running Excel workbooks. |
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Force detect the running instances of Internet Explorer. |
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Force detect the running PDF documents. |
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Force detect the running instance of SAP. |
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A special Action used to diagnose problems. |
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Disables a specified Windows service. |
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Runs a DOS command. |
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Double clicks a target, such as a button. |
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Downloads a file from the internet. |
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Downloads a file from an FTP server. |
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Downloads the HTML code of a web page. |
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Determines if a mapped drive exists on the computer. |
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Duplicates a list. |
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Duplicates a list column. |
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Duplicates a variable. |
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Part of an 'If' statement. |
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Else If | A logical branch that is part of an If statement. |
Deletes all files and folders in a directory. |
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Empties the Windows Recycle Bin. |
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Sends a variety of keys to the emulator screen. |
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Enables a specified Windows service. |
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Part of an 'If' statement. |
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Sends the 'End' key to the emulator screen. |
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Indicates the bottom of the loop. |
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Indicates the end of a task. |
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Sends the 'Enter' key to the emulator screen. |
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In Excel, runs a macro. |
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Executes a SQL statement to return records from a SQL server. |
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Exits out of all loops. |
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Exits all Tasks and returns to the Startup Task. |
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Exists out of the immediate loop. |
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Exits the current Mouse Sequence and returns to the calling Task. |
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Exits the current Task and returns to the calling Task. |
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Extracts pages from a PDF document. |
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Determines if a specific file exists on a local or remote drive. |
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Prompts the user to select a file path. |
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In Excel, copies a cell value to the remaining cells in a range. |
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Flips an image horizontally and/or vertically. |
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Gives the target focus. |
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Determines if a specific folder exists on a local or remote drive. |
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Prompts the user to select a folder path. |
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In Excel, applies formatting to the target cell(s). |
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In Excel, applies formatting to the target column(s). |
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Formats a list column. |
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In Excel, applies formatting to the target row(s). |
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Manipulates text, numbers and dates by offering over 65 robust functions. |
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Forwards an email message. |
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In Excel, freezes panes in a workbook. |
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In Excel, turns full screen mode on or off. |
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Retrieves a value from a target and stores it in a Credential. |
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Retrieves email messages from an email server. |
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Retrieves information about the target. |
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Retrieves a list from the target. |
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Retrieves information about a list. |
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Retrieves a list of running processes. |
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Retrieves a list of running services. |
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Retrieves the value from a target, such as the text in a textbox. |
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Jumps to the bottom of the Current Task |
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Jumps to the bottom of the Botflow |
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Navigates to a specific folder on an FTP server. |
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Jumps to a specific Label in the same Task. |
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Jumps to a specific loop number. |
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Jumps to a specific record in the database. |
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Rewinds the Botflow to the very top. |
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Rewinds the Botflow to the top of the Current Task |
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Causes an internet browser window to navigate to a specific website. |
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Converts the image to grayscale. |
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Puts the computer in hibernate mode. |
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In Excel, hides all comments in a workbook. |
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In Excel, hides a sheet. |
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Sends the 'Home' key to the emulator screen. |
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Hovers the mouse over a target for a specified amount of time. |
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Provides logic in a script. |
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Increases a field value by a specified amount. |
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Increases a variable value by a specified amount. |
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In Excel, inserts new cell(s) into a sheet. |
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In Excel, inserts new column(s) into a sheet. |
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In Excel, inserts cell(s) that were copied. |
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In Excel, inserts column(s) that were copied. |
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In Excel, inserts row(s) that were copied. |
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In Excel, inserts new row(s) into a sheet. |
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In Excel, inverts the cell selection. |
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Executes JScript.NET code authored by the user. |
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A point to which a Go to Label Action can jump. |
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Adds a label to an image. |
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Adds a separation line between Actions within a Task. |
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Determines if a specific column exist in a list. |
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Determines if a specific list exists in the Botflow. |
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Locks the workstation. |
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Logs off the workstation. |
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Disconnects from an FTP server. |
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Connects to an FTP server. |
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Begins a loop that repeats a specific number of times. |
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Begins a loop that iterates thru email messages. |
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Maps a drive. |
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Marks an email message as Read. |
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Marks an email message as Unread. |
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Maximizes the Nintex Bot window. |
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Maximizes the target window. |
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Clicks a menu item in the target application. |
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In Excel, merges a range of cells. |
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Merge Images |
Combines two images into one. |
Combines two lists into one. |
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Merges PDF documents into a single document. |
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Displays a message to the user. |
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Minimizes the Nintex Bot window. |
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Minimizes the target window. |
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Sends a specified mnemonic key to the emulator screen. |
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Generates a Mouse Down and Mouse Up Action. |
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Presses and holds a mouse button. |
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A continuous, uninterrupted sequence of Mouse Actions. |
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Releases the mouse button pressed by a Mouse Down Action. |
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Moves the cursor on an emulator screen to a specific location. |
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Moves an email message to a new inbox folder. |
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Moves a specific file or group of files to a new location. |
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Moves a specific folder to a new location. |
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Moves the highlighted cell in a browser table. |
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Moves a list column left or right. |
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Moves a list row up or down. |
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Moves the Nintex Bot window. |
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Moves the mouse cursor to the specified location. |
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In Excel, moves the cell selection in a certain direction. |
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In Excel, moves a sheet to a new position in the workbook. |
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Moves the target window to the desired location on the screen. |
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Changes the mute state of the computer speakers to on. |
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Jumps to the next iteration of the loop. |
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Used to add documentation to the script. |
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Takes a picture of a target, then extracts the text from the image using OCR technology. |
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Starts a specific application. |
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Opens the CD tray. |
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Open Chrome | Opens the Google Chrome browser. |
Opens a specific database. |
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Open Edge | Opens the Microsoft Edge browser. |
Opens a specific file. |
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Opens a specific folder. |
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Opens an image in the Image Editor. |
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Opens a list from a file. |
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Opens a PDF document. |
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In Excel, opens an existing workbook. |
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Adds extra spacing to the sides of an image. |
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In Excel, pastes copied cell(s). |
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In Excel, pastes copied column(s). |
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In Excel, pastes copied row(s). |
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Pauses a specified Windows service. |
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Pings a specified host. Returns True if successful, otherwise False. |
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Determines if a target pixel is found on the screen. |
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Executes a PowerShell script. |
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Jumps to the previous loop. |
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Prints the target PDF document. |
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Prints a specified report. |
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In Excel, prints the sheet. |
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Determines if a specific process is running. |
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Prompts the user to enter a text or number value. |
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In Excel, protects a sheet. |
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Executes Python code authored by the user. |
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Queries a list and puts the results in a new list. |
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Displays a question to the user and waits for an answer to be selected manually. |
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Reads the content of a text file as a block of text. |
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Reboots the workstation. |
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In Excel, reapplies the filter. |
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Runs a regular expression on a value. |
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In Excel, removes duplicate rows. |
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Removes duplicate list entries. |
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Renames a specific file or group of files. |
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Renames a specific folder or group of folders. |
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Renames a file on an FTP server. |
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Renames a list in the Botflow. |
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Renames a list column. |
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In Excel, changes the name of the target sheet. |
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Renames a variable in the Botflow. |
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Repeats the current loop iteration. |
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Replaces text in an Excel workbook. |
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Sends a reply to an email message. |
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Resets the Nintex Bot window to its default size and location. |
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Resizes an image to the desired dimensions. |
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Resizes the Nintex Bot window to the desired dimensions. |
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Resizes the target window to the desired dimensions. |
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Executes a call to a REST web service. |
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Restarts the loop at the first iteration. |
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Restarts a specified Windows service. |
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Restores the window to the size and location it was before being maximized or minimized. |
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Restores the target window. |
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Clears the last error that occurred in the script, then resumes at the specified location. |
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Resumes a specified Windows service. |
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Reverses the order of items in a list. |
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Right clicks a target, such as a button. |
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Rotates an image. |
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Jumps to a specific Task in the Botflow. |
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Runs a Nintex Automation Cloud workflow. |
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Saves the changes made to the Botflow since the last time it was saved. |
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Saves an email attachment. |
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Saves the image currently open in the Image Editor. |
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Saves a list to a file. |
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Saves the target PDF document. |
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Generates and saves any report available in Nintex Bot. |
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In Excel, saves the workbook. |
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Captures a screenshot of a target and saves it to a file. |
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Searches for and selects an item from a target, such as a list box. |
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In Excel, searches cells for a specific value. |
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Searches the emulator screen for a specific value. |
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In Excel, selects every cell in the sheet. |
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In Excel, selects specific cell(s). |
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In Excel, selects specific column(s). |
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Selects a specific item from a target, such as a list box. |
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In Excel, selects specific row(s). |
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In Excel, selects a specific sheet. |
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Sends a Credential field to a target. |
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Sends an email to one or more recipients. |
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Sends a list to a target, such as an Excel workbook. |
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Sends a value to a target, such as a textbox. |
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Determines if a specific Windows service exists. |
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Changes any regular task to an After Task, except the Start Task. |
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In Excel, sets the background image of a sheet. |
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Changes any regular task to a Before Task, except the Start Task. |
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In Excel, sets the calculation mode. |
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Turns the Caps Lock key on or off. |
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Places a value on the Windows clipboard. |
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In Excel, changes the width of one or more columns. |
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Assigns a connection letter to a specific workbook name or PDF document. |
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Sets a field value of a Credential. |
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Designates a specific Task as the Error Task. |
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Places a value in a specific database field. |
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In Excel, sets the filter. |
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Sets the Nintex Bot working directory. |
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Sets the value of a list entry field. |
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Sets the mode of this application. |
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Turns the Num Lock key on or off. |
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In Excel, sets the print orientation. |
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In Excel, sets the print area. |
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Sets the screen resolution. |
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In Excel, changes the height of one or more rows. |
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Turns the Scroll Lock key on or off. |
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Sets the speed of the running script. |
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Places a value in a specific variable. |
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In Excel, unhides all comments in a workbook. |
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Minimize all windows and show the desktop. |
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Shows the Nintex Bot window by bringing it in front of other windows. |
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In Excel, unhides a sheet. |
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Switches the Nintex Bot Botflow Pane to a specific view. |
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Shows a window by bringing it in front of other applications. |
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Randomly shuffles the specified List in the Botflow. |
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Shuts down the workstation. |
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Sends a Slack message. |
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Puts the computer in sleep mode. |
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Executes a call to a SOAP web service. |
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In Excel, sorts the cell values. |
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Sorts a list of email messages. |
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Sorts a list by the desired column. |
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Plays a specific sound. |
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Adds a blank row to add space between Actions within a Task. |
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Splits a PDF document into two or more parts. |
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Starts diagnostic logging. |
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Starts the highlight in a browser table. |
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Starts the specified Windows process. |
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Starts the specified Windows service. |
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Indicates the beginning of a task. |
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Stops diagnostic logging. |
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Forcefully closes the specified Windows process or application. |
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Stops the specified Windows service. |
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Halts the script, just as if the Pause button was pressed in the Run Center. |
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Runs a Stored Procedure on a SQL server. |
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Removes one list from another leaving only the differences. |
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Sends the 'Tab' key to the emulator screen. |
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Determines if a specific target exists. |
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Sends a Text Message to one or more recipients. |
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In Excel, splits a column of text into multiple columns. |
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Turns on the After Task in a botflow if it is off or turns off the After Task in a botflow if it is on. |
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Turns on the Before Task in a botflow if it is off or turns off the Before Task in a botflow if it is on. |
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Toggles the mute state of the computer speakers. |
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Toggles the record on or off. |
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Toggles the value of a variable. |
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Sets the Created, Modified, or Accessed date/time of a file. |
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Sets the Created, Modified, or Accessed date/time of a folder. |
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Removes the extra spacing from the sides of an image. |
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Modifies the standard behavior of botflows running in Nintex Bot and changes the botflow behavior at run time. You can create a Turn Off After Task action to turn off an After Task when the action executes. |
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Modifies the standard behavior of botflows running in Nintex Bot and changes the botflow behavior at run time. You can create a Turn Off Before Task action to turn off a Before Task when the action executes. |
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Turns off the specified record(s) in the database. |
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Modifies this standard behavior in botflows and changes the botflow behavior at run time. You can create a Turn On Before Task action to turn on a Before Task when the action executes. |
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Modifies this standard behavior in botflows and changes the botflow behavior at run time. You can create a Turn On After Task action to turn on an After Task when the action executes. |
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Turns on the specified record(s) in the database. |
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In Excel, turns off frozen panes in a workbook. |
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Unlocks the workstation using the provided password. |
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Clears the 'Input Inhibited' indicator of an emulator screen. |
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Disconnects a mapped drive. |
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In Excel, unmerges a range of merged cells. |
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Changes the mute state of the computer speakers to off. |
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In Excel, unprotects a sheet. |
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Unzips files and/or folders. |
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Uploads a file to an FTP server. |
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Determines if a specific variable exists in the Botflow. |
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Executes VB.NET code authored by the user. |
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Executes VBScript code authored by the user. |
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Instructs Nintex Bot to audibly say the desired phrase. |
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Adjusts the volume of the computer speakers. |
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Pauses the script for a specific duration of time. |
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Waits for an emulator cursor to arrive or leave a specific screen position. |
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Waits for the specified drive to be mapped or unmapped. |
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Waits for a target file to appear or disappear before allowing the script to continue. |
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Waits for a target folder to appear or disappear before allowing the script to continue. |
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Waits for a ping to succeed or fail. |
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Waits for a specific process to start or stop. |
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Waits for the specified Windows service to start or stop. |
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Waits for a target to appear or disappear before allowing the script continue. |
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Waits for specific text to appear or disappear on an emulator screen. |
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Writes text to a Text file. |
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Writes information to one or more logs as defined by a Log. |
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Zips files and/or folders. |
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Zoom Edge | Changes the zoom setting on Microsoft Edge. |
Changes the zoom setting of Internet Explorer. |
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In Excel, changes the zoom setting of a workbook. |