Delete Dataset

Properties

• Input
  • Document Id
    • Type:int
    • Description: The document ID of the dataset to be deleted. This is a required argument.
  • Parameter Definition Id
    • Type:int
    • Description: The parameter definition ID of the dataset to be deleted. This is a required argument.
  • Delete Definition
    • Type:bool?
    • Description: Specifies whether to also delete the dataset's definition. This is an optional argument.

Usage

1. Setup Activity:
   • Add the "Delete Dataset" activity to your UiPath workflow.
   • Configure the required input arguments:
     • Document Id: Specify the document ID of the dataset to be deleted.
     • Parameter Definition Id: Specify the parameter definition ID of the dataset to be deleted.
   • Optionally, specify:
     • Delete Definition: Set totrueif you want to delete the dataset's definition along with its content.
2. Execution:
   • The activity executes asynchronously, deleting the specified dataset's content and optionally its definition.
   • It uses the configured API context to perform the deletion via the dataset client.
3. Output:
   • The activity returns anintrepresenting the result of the deletion operation, which might indicate success or provide additional information based on the implementation.

Considerations

• Data Integrity: Ensure that the document ID and parameter definition ID are valid and correctly specified to avoid errors during the deletion process.
• Permanent Deletion: Be aware that deleting a dataset's content and definition 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.