SOAP
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is a protocol using XML and HTTP to interchange data between applications using different programming languages. The SOAP action An instruction within a botflow. executes a call to a SOAP web service from within a botflow Automated steps that you can design for each bot that will run..
Using the SOAP action, you can:
- Query information from a SOAP server.
- Initiate a process using a SOAP request.
Some examples of using the SOAP action are:
- Query for information to update a database.
- Initiate a process performed on the SOAP server.
Add a SOAP action to a botflow
These are the steps required to add a SOAP action to a botflow. The Action Builder field and button descriptions table given below the procedure fully describe required and optional configuration fields.
To add a SOAP action to a botflow:
- On the Actions List, click Advanced and then click SOAP from the Programming list.
- Set the SOAP settings.
- Url: Specify the URL, starting with
https://
, and enter the remainder of the web address. - Headers: Add any required headers by clicking the plus sign () and completing the fields in the Header window.
- Request: Specify the request that will be sent to the web service.
- Encoding: Select the required encoding from the drop-down list.
- Authentication: If required, select the Authentication check box and then select the required authentication type from the drop-down list.
- Save content: Select the required option to save the content of the SOAP action from the drop-down list:
- File: Enter the file name with file path in the field.
- Variable: Enter the variable name in the field.
- Save status code: If required, select the Save status code check box to enter a code in the Save status code field.
- 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 SOAP action to the botflow.
The Action Builder window for SOAP displays.
General
Authentication
Response
Field or button | Description |
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REST options/settings | General
Authentication
Response
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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. |