OUTLOOK Save draft function

The OUTLOOK Save draft function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to save a draft.

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


Description

The OUTLOOK Save draft function allows you to save the currently composed e-mail to the Drafts folder.


Setting it up

To use the OUTLOOK Save draft function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-save}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Save draft 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 OUTLOOK Save draft option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
This action does not require any input parameters.

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Outlook not openOutlook is not running
No draft openNo e-mail draft is open to save

Tips

  • Use after composing an e-mail with the Send switch turned off
  • The draft will be saved to the Drafts folder for later review and sending

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