Select Value Dynamic Action

About

The Select Value Action retrieves a single value from a list and assigns it to a variable. It is mainly used for debugging purposes.

Metadata tab

1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

• The “Replace Variables” parameter is used to substitute variables within SQL statements.
• When the “UseEmbeddedSQL” is set to True EmbeddedSQL is used, otherwise SQL Script/Lookup is used.

Selecting Connection

Selecting Source Script/Lookup

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

Select Value Action package example

Related Actions

• Ask Question Action
• Show Message Action
• User Input Action
• Select Value Action

Useful Links

• Debugging Actions
• Working With Variables

Video Tutorial