To update variables, the file in the vault must pass through a workflow transition that includes the import transition.
To create a transition action that triggers the import of values from an XML file:
- In the workflow transition where you want to trigger the import of values, create a transition action.
- Type a Description, for example, Import cost and article from XML.
- Select Import data from XML from Type.
- In Run on files with extensions, type the file types for which this action should trigger. Separate multiple file types with a semicolon, for example, sldprt;sldasm. Leave blank to trigger on all file types.
- In Filename of file to import from, type the name of the file containing import data. Use an asterisk (*) as a wild card, for example, SW*.xml. Do not include a path.
The transition action imports values from polled XML files that match the file name.