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:
   • Add the "Save Dataset" activity to your UiPath workflow.
   • Configure the required input argument:
     • Existing Dataset: Provide theCustomDataSetobject with any changes that need to be saved.
   • Optionally, specify:
     • Merge Existing Data: Set totrueif you want to merge the changes with existing data, orfalseto overwrite existing data.
2. Execution:
   • The activity executes asynchronously, saving the changes to the specified dataset.
   • It uses the configured API context to save the dataset via the dataset client.
3. Output:
   • 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.