Setting multiple variables in one "Set variable"-action

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Philip Holm Oesterskov

February 20, 2018 10:49

Is it possible to set multiple variables in one action?

 

I have a case where one variable determines multiple other variables as being the same. Currently I have to do:

If [%variable1] = 4 then	Set [%variable2] = 4	Set [%variable3] = 4
	Set [%variable4] = 4
	Set [%variable5] = 4
	Set [%variable6] = 4
	Set [%variable7] = 4
	Set [%variable8] = 4
	Set [%variable9] = 4
	Set [%variable10] = 4
End if

...which is 8 actions more than I would like :)

 

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  Mathias Balsløw February 20, 2018 11:26 (Edited February 20, 2018 12:44)

  Hi Philip,
  
  You need a 'Set Variable' action for everytime you wish to set a variable. But, you don't need so many actions. If you have numbers in your variable names, you can do it this way, or you can use a list to loop through your variables.

  You could make it like this in Foxtrot (explained with 'Foxtrot code' and an image):

  If [%variable1] = 4 then
    Loop = 9
      Set [%Variable[?Add([*CURRENT_LOOP_NUMBER],1)]] = 4
    End Loop
  End If

  
  

  Alternatively, you can use a 'VBScript' action to set as many variables as you would like within only one Foxtrot action. Like this, for example:

  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable2", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable3", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable4", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable5", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable6", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable7", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable8", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable9", "4"
  RPAEngine.SetVar "Variable10", "4"

  

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