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Create list

This workflow action permits the creation of a new list anywhere in the web application.

To use the workflow action:

  • Locate the action in Workflow Actions Toolbox (located on the left hand-side);
    • Click on the Category listings to reveal the actions; OR
    • Search for the action using a keyword.
  • Select the action, drag it onto the design canvas and drop it onto a design pearl.

Alternatively

  • Left-clicking the pearl, mouse-over Insert Action and then the Categories to reveal the actions, click the required action from the list.

To change the settings used by the action:

  • On the action’s title click the down arrow to activate a drop-down
  • Select Configure; OR
  • Double-click the action's icon.

For more information on the other options in the drop-down, please refer to the Getting started with the Nintex Workflow designer.

Options for this action

Title

The Title is the name to be assigned to the new list. Added either manually or based on a dynamic element provided by Insert Reference  . For more details on using Insert Reference please refer to Inserting reference fields.  

Description 

The Description is a brief statement about the new list. Added either manually or based on a dynamic element provided by Insert Reference  . For more details on using Insert Reference please refer to Inserting reference fields.   

List template

The template is the SharePoint list template to be applied to the new list.

Click on the drop down box and select the desired template. For more information on SharePoint list templates, please refer to the SharePoint Help Files.

Team site

The Team site is the site or sub-site in which the new list will be created.

Select a parent site enables a site picker (Select a team site) to navigate through the portal structure and select the location to create the new list.
Enter a URL allows manual entry of the URL or selection using Insert Reference. 

Display on the Quick Launch of the parent site

This option displays a link to the created list on the left hand navigation (Quick Launch) of the parent site.

Override credentials

The list will be created using the current security context of the workflow by default. This can be the rights of the initiator or the rights of the workflow owner.  If an override username and password is provided, the workflow action will use the permissions of the provided account to create the list instead.