SOAP stands for the Simple Object Access Protocol is a protocol that allows the exchange of structured XML data
The SOAP protocol is fully described at
http://www.w3.org/TR/SOAP
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Using SOAP
The basic principle workflow is very simple:
The software submits XML (or JSON) using the HTTP POST method to a certain address and gets a response which is saved into the file
SOAP Action Properties
Workflow tab
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.
It is usually used for debugging and not recommended for production environment.