Format List Column
The Format List Column action An instruction within a botflow. formats a list column in a botflow Automated steps that you can design for each bot that will run..
Using the Format List Column action, you can create a format a list column:
- To prepare the list for the import of new data.
- On a network drive in the network domain.
- In a database.
Some examples of using the Format List Column action with lists are:
- A list created in the Nintex Bot Botflow pane.
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With a Loop Action to perform a work action with each column in the list.
- File and folder information imported or compiled into a list column using the Expression Builder.
Add a Format List Column action to a botflow
This example provides the steps necessary to add a Format List Column action to a botflow.
To add a Format List Column action to a botflow:
- On the Actions List, click Lists and then click Format List Column from the Column list.
The Action Builder window for Format List Column displays.
- Set the Format List Column settings:
- List: Enter a list name in the List field.
- Column: Select a column setting from the Column drop-down.
- Include headers: Check the box to include list column headers for formatting.
- Formula: Use the Formula drop-down to select to format the selected list columns with either a math or text formula.
- If needed, adjust the Run Error Task settings to fine tune how the action runs.
- If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
- Optionally, add an action note.
- Click OK to add the Format List Column action to the botflow.
Field or button | Description |
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Format List Column Options/Settings |
General
Options
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Run error task |
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Note |
(Optional) Type a Note to document any special instructions or functionality.
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Run Switch |
The Run Switch toggle controls how Nintex Bot runs an action when adding or editing an action in a botflow.
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OK/Cancel | Click OK to save the action or click Cancel to discard the action or any changes. |