INPUT Ask for a variable function

This article describes the RPA Input functionality to ask for a variable.

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

Description

The INPUT Ask for a variable function allows you to ask for a variable.

Setting it up

To use the INPUT Ask for a variable function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=variable}}

Once on a process map:

1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the INPUT Ask for a variable 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 INPUT Ask for a variable option
5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

Output variables

Errors

Tips

• Displays a dialog asking the user for input
• The entered value is stored in the specified variable

Related functions

• variable-file
• variable-folder