Configure port properties

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    Procedure

    1. Right-click the Data in port or the input field of the method or component.
    2. Click Port Properties.
    3. Configure the port properties, as given in the table.
      Table 1. PORT PROPERTIES dialog
      Field Description
      Data Type Specifies the data type of the input that you are passing to the component or method. This option is enabled when the input field requires that you pass a variable or parameter to the field.
      Sensitive Data Hides the data from the default view on the Design surface.

      You can also set this option by right-clicking the port and selecting Mark Data as Sensitive.Mark-Data-as-Sensitive-option
      Read Data From The Read Data From field appears only for Data in ports, and includes the following options:
      • Connection: Pass the data from another component.
      • Static: An unchanging value that is associated with the component. When you select this option, the Data in port on the component disappears.
        Note:
        This option does not appear in some components and methods.
      • Variable: A global or a local variable from where the data must be read. When you select this option, the Data in port on the component disappears and the variable name appears on the port. For more information about variables, see Create and use a variable in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
      Static Value The value that is attached to the port. This field appears when you select Static in the Read Data From field.
      Mapped Variable The variable that is mapped to the port. This field appears when you select Static in the Read Data From field.