Sets the value of an xml node

Use this step to setXMLNode value.

Last published at: July 31st, 2023

setXMLNode Step

Description:

This step sets the value of a selected xml node.

Inputs

  • xmlVariable – variable that holds the xml
  • xmlNodeToSet – name of the xml node to set
  • valueToAssign – value to assign to the node
  • loopVariable – loop variable that holds the collection index 
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 
 

 

Usage:

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “setXMLNodeDef” example.          

  • Create a new definition called “setXMLNodeDef”
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag the steps from the toolbox and connect as shown above
  • Define a variable/global to store the result after execution
  • Click on the "executeSQL" step to configure its "Settings" properties. Provide a name to the step.
  • Click on the "executeSQL" step to configure its "Advanced" properties. Provide a name to the step.
  • Click on the "updateVariable" step to configure its "Settings" properties. Provide a name to the step.
  • Click on the "setXMLNode" step to configure its "Settings" properties. Provide a name to the step.
  • Save the process definition, create a new process instance and execute. Render the process instance. Click on the process step to view the properties. The step should add / set a new value to XML node.