Import

Use the Import feature to import a Nintex Bot file or a botflow from the repository into an open botflow. The Import button is located at the bottom of the Add Items view.

You can import the following items:

  • File: Files having a .rpa or .fox extension and are saved in a selected local or network directory location.
  • Repository: Botflows saved in the Nintex RPA Central database repository.
Note: 

  • Only Administrators and Designers can import botflows. You must have permission to a botflow from which you want to import.

  • You cannot save an imported botflow using the same name as an existing botflow; you will need to name it something different or add an incremental value as a version (i.e., BotflowName 1, BotflowName 2, etc.). If you need additional help importing and naming botflows, contact support@nintex.com.

Import the Botflow Pane items

  1. Click Add Item () on the Botflow Pane.
  2. Click Import.
  3. Based on the item that you are importing, click one of the following options and complete the corresponding tasks:
    • File: Files have a .rpa or .fox extension and are saved in a selected local or network directory location. In the Import window, navigate to the botflow and open it.
    • Repository: Repositories are saved in the Nintex RPA Central database. In the Open Botflow window, select the botflow.
      Field or buttonDescription
      BotflowLists the botflow name.
      PublishedLists whether the botflow is Published or Unpublished.
      RefreshRefreshes the list of available botflows in the repository.
      Import Imports a botflow that has a .rpa, .fox, or .fsp extension and is saved in a selected local or network directory location.
      OpenOpens the selected botflow from the list in the Import window.
      CancelCancels the import and closes the window.
  4. In the Import window, click a botflow item in the Botflow list, such as Tasks, Variables, or Credentials.

    Note: Data, Data - SQL, and Email botflow items are not available for import.

    5. Botflow item Available for import
    Credentials Credential name and lock status.
    Emulators Connection letter and emulator type.
    Excel Connection letter and name.
    FTP Connection letter, host, and folder.
    Lists List name and number of items.
    Logs Name and log file name and path.
    PDF Connection letter and PDF name.
    Slack Connection letter and name.
    SQL Connection object and letter.
    Tasks Task name and number of task steps.
    Variables Variable name and value.
    Workflow Connection letter, name, access token, and region.
  5. With the required botflow item selected, select the required check box or boxes. Click the check box in the menu bar to select all check boxes in a list.

    6. Tip: (Optional) Click Add Item () to create a new botflow item of the selected type. You cannot create a new Email botflow item from the Import window.

  6. Click OK to complete the import.

    7. The botflow items selected in the Import window display in the Botflow Pane for the open botflow.