DATA FORMAT Query XML function

This article describes the RPA Data Format functionality to query values from XML data.

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

Description

The Query XML function retrieves values from XML data using XPath expressions. Returns an array of matching elements.

Setting it up

To use the Query XML function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=xml-query}}

Once on a process map:

1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the Query XML 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 FORMAT Query XML option
5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

Output variables

Errors

Tips

• Use .//tag for descendant search across all levels
• Use .//tag[@attr="val"] to filter by attributes

Related functions

• Set XML
• Create XML