📄 Containers

Containers

Containers allow for holding values within the Workflow, which can then be used in other Steps as a parameter. Depending on your requirements or use cases, you can define as many Containers as you need.

By default, two Containers are already defined:

  • Language: Parameter linked to the Language key.
  • PersonID: Parameter linked to the userID from SuccessFactors.

Additional Containers can be created through the Add Container button.


Container Properties

Name
The name of the Container as it appears in the Containers tab.
Description
A short description of the Container. This is the label that appears when configuring or mapping a field to a Container or Step Export Parameter.
Data Type

Select the type of data that the Container can hold:

  • Text
  • Formatted Text
  • Number
  • True/False
  • Date
  • Step Status
  • Step Message
  • Language
  • Document
  • Customer Catalog Field
  • Begin Date
  • End Date
  • Person ID
  • SFSF Workflow ID
Usage

Defines how the Container will be used.

  • Importing: When enabled, the Container can have its value set before the Workflow is executed (either through the Dashboard or via another Workflow using the Execute Workflow Step).
  • Exporting: When enabled, the Container can pass its value to another Workflow or Step.
  • Encrypt: When enabled, the value of the Container will be secured through encryption. This is ideal for Containers holding password values.
  • Mandatory: When enabled, the Container will be required.

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