Get the values of multiple shared parameters set up for multiple bot processes on the RPA Hub using the GetSharedParameters component.

Before you begin

Set multiple shared parameters and associate multiple bot processes on the RPA Hub. For more information, see Create a shared parameter in RPA Hub and Assign a bot process to a shared parameter.

Assign the automation to the bot process by using the Assign bot process option in the Design tab of RPA Desktop Design Studio. For more information, see Assign bot process to an automation project.

Role required: none

About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetSharedParameters component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the shared parameters.

Procedure

  1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to RPA Hub > Shared Parameters.
  2. Drag the GetSharedParameters component to the Design surface.
  3. Click the component settings icon (Component settings icon.).
  4. Click the add key icon (Add key icon.).
  5. Enter the shared parameter name.
  6. (Optional) Update the shared parameter data type.
  7. Repeat the steps to set more shared parameters.
  8. Click OK.
  9. Connect the data and control ports of the GetSharedParameters component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
    Port typePurpose of connectionMandatory?
    Data Out (Shared Parameter) Returns the value of the shared parameter and passes to the next component. No. Connecting the port is optional.

    To view the output, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data

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    Data In (Return) Returns the values of multiple shared parameters as an object and passes to the next component. Yes

    To view the output, 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. Yes
  10. (Optional) To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.