Write XML to XLS

Use this step to convert the XML data to an XLS file format.

Last published at: September 9th, 2025

XmlToXls Step

Description:

This step converts the XML data to an XLS file format. 

 

Inputs

  • xmlVariable – variable or global that holds the XML data
  • xlsFilePath – variable or global that holds the output file path on the server 
  • xmlNodeName – mention XML node to parse or consider the XML data between <root> and <\root> tags to parse by default 
  • workSheetName - renames the worksheet with this name (not mandatory)
  • writeColHeadings - write column names (On / Off) 
 

 

Returns

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

 

Usage: 

 

 

Example:

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

  • Create a new definition called “XmlToXlsDef” and open the definition in designer mode. 
  • Drag a “XmlToXls” step to the canvas. 
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” and “XmlToXls” steps, as shown above. 
  • Define a variable or a global to store the result. 
  • Click the “XmlToXls” step to configure its “Required” properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide a variable or global that holds the XML data. Provide a variable or global that holds the XLS file path. 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 “XmlToXls” step to configure its “Optional” properties. Provide the XML node info for the XML data. Provide the worksheet name. Select “On” to include column names for the worksheet. 

 

  • 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.

 

  • Generate a new process instance. Initialize the varXML variable with the sample XML data shown below. The step shall process the raw XML data between the <root> <\root> elements or a specific node configured above in Advanced - XML nodes to be processed. This XML node can also refer to the root node (root) or a specific node (node) in the XML data. Copy and paste the sample XML data into the xmlVar variable to initialize. Typically, the varXML variable is initialized by other XML steps like (executesql and generatexml) in a process workflow. Execute this new process instance.
<root>
<node>
    <to>mike@email.com</to> 
    <from>flowwright@support.com</from> 
    <heading>New social handle</heading> 
    <body>Hi! We're here on Instagram now. Let's connect!</body> 
</node>
<book id='bk101'>
      <author>Gambardella, Matthew</author>
      <title>XML Developer's Guide</title>
      <genre>Computer</genre>
      <price>44.95</price>
      <publish_date>2000-10-01</publish_date>
      <description>An in-depth look at creating applications 
      with XML.</description>
</book>
<node>
    <to>lowry@email.com</to> 
    <from>flowwright@support.com</from> 
    <heading>New social handle</heading> 
    <body>Hi! We're here on Instagram now. Let's connect!</body> 
</node>
</root>

 

  • Execute the new process instance. 

 

  • The step shall transform the XML data to an XLS file on the server. The default Sheet1 worksheet is renamed with the value (TestSample) as configured above. Download the XLS file and use the appURI and filePath variable values from the step property. 

 

 

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.