Convert Variable

The Convert Variable action converts a variable value (for example, a date format) from one culture to another. This action can also be helpful if you need to clean up data in your system.

Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

  1. On the Actions list, click Data and then click Convert Variable from the Variables list.

  2. Set up the Convert Variable options.
    Field or buttonDescription
    Convert Variable Options/Settings

    General

    • Field: Type a Field value or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variables or other token values. If you select or create a token using the Expression Builder, the culture associated with that token is displayed next to it.

    • Save to: Type the variable value into which you want to save the field or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variables or other token values. If you select or create a token using the Expression Builder, the culture associated with that token is displayed next to it.

    Run error task
    1. Click Run error task.
    2. Open the On Error drop-down list and select the required setting:
      • Run error task: A botflow containing an error task automatically runs the error task in the event of an error. If the botflow does not contain an error task, the botflow stops in the event of an error.
      • Stop on error: The botflow stops in the event of an error.
      • Ignore errors: The action is skipped in the event of an error and the botflow attempts to execute the next action.
    1. Click X to close the drop-down and save the setting.

    Note

    (Optional) Type a Note to document any special instructions or functionality.    

    Run Switch

    The Run Switch toggle controls how Nintex Bot runs an action when adding or editing an action in a botflow.

    • Run: To run the action automatically when you click OK, switch the toggle to Run.

    • Don't Run: If you do not want to run the action automatically when you click OK, switch the toggle to Don't Run.

  3. Click OK to add the Convert Variable action to the botflow.