Retrieve the value of an environment variable by using the GetEnvironmentVariable component in RPA Desktop Design Studio. For example, you can get the value of the TEMP variable.

Before you begin

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetEnvironmentVariable component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Environment components.

Procedure

  1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Environment.
  2. Drag the GetEnvironmentVariable component to the Design surface.
  3. To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
  4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetEnvironmentVariable component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
    Port typePurpose of connectionMandatory?
    Data In (variable) Takes the environment variable through the Data Out port of another component. Yes
    Data Out Returns the value of the specified environment variable and passes to another component. Yes.

    To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
    Control In Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. Yes
    Control Out Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. No. Connecting the port is optional.
  5. (Optional) To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.