Introduction

Learn how to use system data types and create custom data types.

Last published at: December 17th, 2025

Data types include system-level and custom types. System-level data types come with the product, while custom data types can be created and configured for use. Data types generate a UI control for the step input or property.

To manage the FlowWright data types, navigate to the Administration > Data Types page.

The table below displays all configured data types, namespaces, and DLL file paths.

Use the Search textbox to narrow down the list. Select the data type from the list, then click View > Render to open the data type UI.

Select the Actions menu to access the “Create, Edit, Copy, and Remove” features.

Select the View menu to access the “Render, With Errors, Usage, Used By Steps, and Not Used Data Types” features.

Select the Export menu to access the “XML and SQL” features.

Select the Import menu to access the “XML” feature.

Select the Utils menu to access the “Auto Detect, Auto Detect From DLL, and Auto Detect From Directory” features.

Select the Support menu to access the “Request Item and How to Create A Data Type” features.

Support - Request Item.

Navigate to Support > Request Item to report any enhancements or issues to the FlowWright support team.

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The FlowWright Customer Support Portal page is displayed below. Click the “Suggest a new feature/improvement.” link.

On this page, provide a summary and description of the changes you'd like FlowWright to make. You can attach images for additional context. Click the “Send” button to submit your suggestion. The details will be emailed to the product team automatically.