Set Variables
The Set Variables action An instruction within a botflow. sets the values of multiple variables in a single action. To store a value in a specific variable, see the Set Variable action.
Using the Set Variables action, you can:
- Store needed information in variables when a script is running.
- Store variable information within a botflow Automated steps that you can design for each bot that will run..
Some examples of using the Set Variables action are:
- Setting the values of a formula to evaluate data.
- Setting the values of a set of tokens to aggregate data.
Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.
Add a Set Variables action to a botflow
- On the Actions list, click Data and then select Set Variables from the Variables list.
- Record the Set Variables settings.
- Variables: Type a variable in the Variables field.
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Values: Type a value in the Values field.
- Click the plus sign (+) to add additional variables and values.
- Select the variables and values that you want to include in the action when it is run.
- If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
- Optionally, add an action note.
- Click OK to add the Set Variables action to the botflow. When the action is run in the botflow, all of the variables selected are set to the assigned values.
| Field or button | Description |
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| Set Variables Options/Settings | General
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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. |