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Delete Dataset Record

Properties

  • Input
  • Document Id
    • Type:int
    • Description: The document ID of the dataset from which the record will be deleted. This is a required argument.
  • Parameter Definition Id
    • Type:int
    • Description: The parameter definition ID of the dataset from which the record will be deleted. This is a required argument.
  • Key Id
    • Type:int
    • Description: The key ID of the record to be deleted. This is a required argument.

Usage

  1. Setup Activity:
  2. Add the "Delete Dataset Record" activity to your UiPath workflow.
  3. Configure the required input arguments:
    • Document Id: Specify the document ID of the dataset.
    • Parameter Definition Id: Specify the parameter definition ID of the dataset.
    • Key Id: Provide the key ID of the record to be deleted.
  4. Execution:
  5. The activity executes asynchronously, deleting the specified record from the dataset.
  6. It uses the configured API context to perform the deletion via the dataset client.
  7. Output:
  8. The activity returns aList<CustomDataSetRecord>, which may represent the remaining records in the dataset or provide information related to the operation, depending on the implementation.

Considerations

  • Data Integrity: Ensure that the document ID, parameter definition ID, and key ID are valid and correctly specified to avoid errors during the deletion process.
  • Permanent Deletion: Be aware that deleting a dataset record is usually irreversible. Confirm the action before proceeding.
  • Permissions: Verify that the necessary permissions are in place for the user or application performing the deletion to prevent unauthorized actions.
  • Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage potential issues such as network connectivity problems or invalid input data.