Search and Replace strings, in a variable

Use this step to search and replace strings

Last published at: February 18th, 2025

searchAndReplaceString Step

Description:

This step performs a “search and replace” operation on strings. 

 

Inputs

  • inputString– Input string to be search and replace
  • mappingString– Mapping of search and replace strings
  • variableToStoreValue--Variable/Global to store the search and replace string 
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 
 

 

Usage:

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “searchAndReplaceStringDef” example.          

  • Create a new definition called “searchAndReplaceStringDef” and open the definition in designer mode.
  • Drag a “searchAndReplaceString” step to the canvas. 
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” and “searchAndReplaceString” steps, as shown above. 
  • Define a variable or a global to store the result.
  • Click the “searchAndReplaceString” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide the input string. Click the button to map the search and replace string values. Provide a variable or a global to store the result. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

 

  • Click the button to map the search and replace string values. A pop-up window is displayed for configuration. Click the Add Row (+) button to insert an empty row. Provide the “search and replace” string values. Click the Save button. You can insert multiple “search and replace” values by using the Add Row button. 

 

  • The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new instance, and then execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step to view the properties. The step should search and replace the string.

 

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page. 

Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

Click here to download the sample file.