Input parameters

Input parameters are external variables the creator can define when designing the Workflow. The user of the Workflow is asked to enter these values before executing. There are different types of input parameters and can be mandatory or optional, as well as static or dynamic.

Note

The file input parameter is not supported in triggered Subflows.

Parameter	Type
Text	Textbox
Long Text	Textbox for longer text
Number	Textbox
Single-select	Select one value from a dynamic or static list
Multi-select	Select multiple values from a dynamic or static list
Checkbox	True/False
Date and time	Define a specific or relative date and time
Connection	Select a connection from a list
File	File (maximum size is 500MB)
List	String

Creating Input Parameters

Creating Input Parameters: Instructions

1. In the Workflow Editor page, under “INPUT” click +. An “Add a new input parameter” dialog box opens. Here you can create or edit an input parameter.

2. For each parameter, provide the following values:

   • Parameter Name (Mandatory)
   • Parameter Type (Mandatory)

   Depending on the type selected, enter values accordingly:

   • Display Name
   • Required Parameter: Select the checkbox
   • Placeholder
   • Default Value
   • Options list mode: (Only for single/multi select) select Static or Dynamic. See Dynamic Options.

3. Click on the “Add” button. The parameter defined is displayed under “INPUT” section.

INFO

Input parameters can be used as part of a Step in the form {{ inputs.my_param }}. During the Workflow execution {{ inputs.my_param }} will be substituted with the parameter value as provided by the user.

Input parameters can be used in python scripts as context.inputs[param_name].

Dynamic Options

Option lists of single and multi-select input parameters can be set dynamically for On-Demand Workflows. The dynamic options list is taken from a workspace’s Global Variables whenever a user runs a Workflows manually, from the Self-service portal, or from the Slackbot. The global variable should either be in the form of a JSON list (e.g. [“value1”, “value2”]) or a comma-separated list (e.g. value1,value2).