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title: "Create Data Step"
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updated: 2026-07-15T20:12:52Z
published: 2026-07-15T20:12:52Z
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# Create Data Step

## Overview

The **Create Data** component can be used to create or copy Data Objects (or lists of objects). These objects can be used elsewhere within a Flow. For example, by using a **Create Data** component, and then by Using the Mapping Editor, add a list of assets such as a computer, monitor, and printer to a hardware catalog. This List can then be used on a Hardware Request Form that opens when the Flow runs.

Another useful application of the **Create Data** component is for error handling. A True/False flag can be set when an error occurs.

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## Example

1. Navigate to a **Designer Project** and select **CREATE FLOW** from the top Action bar.
  1. Select **CREATE**, **Flow**, **Name** the Flow, and then CREATE once more.
2. Attach a **Create Data** step from the **FAVORITE STEPS** section of the **Toolbox** tab, to the **Done** path of the **Start** step.
3. Select the **Create Data** step, then select the **SHOW EDITOR** link under **Properties > DATA**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1778873427361.png)
4. In the **Data Definitions** window, **Name** the Data (for example: Computer), select **String [Text]** from the **Type** dropdown, and check the **Is List**box.Configuring the Data as such will generate a String List. The Is List checkbox is used to allow multiple items (hardware items) to be used as the Input.  
  
Note: Data values can also be created through the Flow's Input Editor in the Properties tab.
  1. **Constant** map in a variety of names representing different computers. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782480022264.png)
  2. **CLOSE** the Input value, then the Data Definitions panel to save the Data and return to the Flow Designer.
5. Connect the Done path of the Create Data step to the **End** step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1778873525028.png)
6. **Save** the Flow, then close with **X** if desired.

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## Debug

1. From the Flow Designer, click the **Debug** link from the top Action bar.
2. Click the **START DEBUGGING** button.
3. After the Flow runs, select the **Create Data** step to view the Output results.The **View Output Data** dialog displays the Data that was created and passed by the Create Data step. This Output data can then be used within the rest of the Flow.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1784146326515.png)