DATA Sum data function

The DATA Sum data function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Data functionality to sum data.

For a full list of available functions, please read DATA functions.


Description

The DATA Sum data function allows you to sum data.


Setting it up

To use the DATA Sum data function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=data-sum}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the DATA Sum data function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the DATA Sum data option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
VariableYesText-Variable containing the data
ColumnYesText-The column to sum
Field / Operator / Value filtersYesTable-Optional filter criteria

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableNumberThe sum of values in the specified column

Errors

ErrorDescription
Variable emptyThe variable contains no data
Column not foundThe specified column does not exist

Tips

  • Sums numeric values in a specific column
  • Use filters to sum only matching rows

Related functions

See it working on your own data

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