Get Export Data For Folder
- 13 Jan 2023
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Get Export Data For Folder
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Step Details | |
| Introduced in Version | 4.0.0 |
| Last Modified in Version | 5.12.0 |
| Location | System > Advanced > Import - Export |
The Get Export Data For Folder step reads a Folder Id and its associated, if any, Module Name. It then exports the folder's export data as a list. Dependencies, subfolders, history folders, and hidden items may/may not be included by toggling their respective checkboxes.
Properties
Inputs
| Property | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exclude Hidden Items | Determines whether hidden items are excluded | Boolean |
| Exclude History Folders | Determines whether history folders are excluded | Boolean |
| Folder Id | The desired Id of the Folder | String |
| Include Dependencies | Determines whether dependencies are included | Boolean |
| Include Sub Folders | Determines whether subfolders are included | Boolean |
| Module Name | Allows the user set the module name | String |
| Only Unattached | Determines whether to include objects that are not attached to the project | Boolean |
Outputs
| Property | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Export data for the folder | List of ExportModuleData |
Example Inputs and Outputs
| Folder Id | Module Name | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 08da6352-eda5-c25f-1f24-222260017f93 | ProjectA | List of Export Data |
| Null | Empty | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
| Empty | 08da6352-eda5-c25f-1f24-222260017f93 | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
Common Errors
Object reference not set to an instance of an object
An error will occur if the Folder Id or Module Name fields do not have a value.
To correct this, ensure that the fields are mapped or entered correctly.
Exception Message:
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Get Export Data For Folder 1[GetExportDataForFolder] in flow [Flow 1]: Exception invoking method GetExportDataForFolder on class ImportExportSteps
---> DecisionsFramework.LoggedException: Exception invoking method GetExportDataForFolder on class ImportExportSteps
---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at DecisionsFramework.ServiceLayer.Services.ImportExport.ImportExportSteps.GetExportDataForFolder(String folderId, String moduleName, Boolean includeSubFolders, Boolean excludeHistoryFolders, Boolean excludeHiddenItems, Boolean includeDependencies, Boolean onlyUnattached)
--- End of inner exception stack trace --- at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.StepImplementations.InvokeMethodStep.Run(StepStartData data
at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.RunStepInternal(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, KeyValuePairDataStructure[] stepRunDataValues, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData
at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---Was this article helpful?
