Save Dataset

Properties

• Input
• Existing Dataset
  • Type:CustomDataSet
  • Description: The existing dataset to save. This is a required argument. Make sure to provide the dataset object with any modifications you wish to apply.
• Merge Existing Data
  • Type:bool?
  • Description: Specifies whether to overwrite or merge existing data. This is an optional argument.

Usage

1. Setup Activity:
2. Add the "Save Dataset" activity to your UiPath workflow.
3. Configure the required input argument:
   • Existing Dataset: Provide theCustomDataSetobject with any changes that need to be saved.
4. Optionally, specify:
   • Merge Existing Data: Set totrueif you want to merge the changes with existing data, orfalseto overwrite existing data.
5. Execution:
6. The activity executes asynchronously, saving the changes to the specified dataset.
7. It uses the configured API context to save the dataset via the dataset client.
8. Output:
9. The activity returns anint, typically representing a status code or identifier related to the save operation, depending on the implementation.

Considerations

• Data Integrity: Ensure that the dataset object contains valid and correct information before saving to avoid data corruption or loss.
• Merge Option: Use the merge option carefully to control whether changes should replace existing data or be combined with it.
• Permissions: Verify that the necessary permissions are in place for the user or application saving the dataset to prevent unauthorized actions.
• Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage potential issues such as network connectivity problems or invalid input data.