Create New Data Table Step

The Create New Data Table step makes a new data table variable. You use this to store and manage data in a table format within your automation process. This step helps when you need a structured way to handle data that has multiple columns and rows.

How to Use Create New Data Table

Step 1: Add the Step

Drag and drop the Create New Data Table step into your workflow.
Click on the step to open its properties.

Step 2: Configure the Data Table

In the Name field, type a name for your new data table variable. For example, MyDataTable.
In the Number of columns field, enter how many columns your table needs. For example, 3.
After you enter the number, the same number of column configuration fields show up below.

Step 3: Define Each Column

For each column:
- In the Name field, type a name for the column. For example, FirstName, LastName, Email.
- In the Type dropdown, select the data type for that column. Options include String, Integer, Boolean, and others.

Important: This step sets up an empty data table structure. You will add data to it later.

Parameters Explained

Step name (Optional)

A custom name for this step in your process.
Example: Create Customer Data Table
Use this to make your workflow easier to understand.

Name (Required)

The name of the data table variable you are creating.
Example: CustomerRecords
You will use this name to refer to the data table in other steps.

Number of columns (Required)

The total number of columns in your new data table.
Example: 4
This number decides how many column configuration fields appear.

Column Name (Required)

The name for each column.
Example: OrderID, Product, Quantity
Choose names that clearly describe the data in each column.

Column Type (Required)

The data type for each column.
Example: String, Integer, Boolean, DateTime
Select the type that matches the data you will store in that column.

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