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title: "XML To Dynamic"
slug: "xml-to-dynamic"
tags: ["XML", "dynamic", "expando object"]
updated: 2025-07-09T19:08:33Z
published: 2025-07-09T19:08:33Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/xml-to-dynamic"
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# XML To Dynamic

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 5.0.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 5.0.0 |
| **Location** | Data > XML |

The **XML To Dynamic** step converts the XML input to an **ExpandoObject**. An ExpandoObject is simply an object that can be dynamically changed during run time.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XMLInput | XML string | Boolean |

#### Outputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Done | Outputs the converted XML | ExpandoObject |
| Error | Outputs the error message | String |

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## Example

1. Pick or create a Flow. Then, select the **XML to Dynamic** step by navigating to **DATA > XML** within the **Toolbox.**  
![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20105317.png)
2. In the **Properties** panel for the **XML to Dynamic** step, enter the **XMLInput** under Inputs. Please note that the Input Mapping MUST be set to **Constant**, otherwise it will give the user an error. Once the **XMLInput** has been set to **Constant**, enter the XML in the provided space. Once that is complete, connect the **Done** and **Error** paths to the **End** step to complete the Flow.  
![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20111417.png)
3. Once the Flow is complete, Select **Debug** and then **Start Debugging**. This will test the Flow to ensure it is working correctly, and will also show the user the **ExpandoObject** output. This Datatype allows users to add, delete, and get values for aspects of the Instance.  
![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202024-03-14%20111707.png)

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[XML Serialization, Set Namespace And Schema](https://community.decisions.com/discussion/29359/xml-serialization-set-namespace-and-schema)  
[How To Export Serialized XML To XML File](https://community.decisions.com/discussion/29405/how-to-export-serialized-xml-to-xml-file)  
[XSD Vs XML Serialization/Deserialization?](https://community.decisions.com/discussion/9841/xsd-vs-xml-serialization-deserialization)

## Related

- [XML Serialize](/xml-serialize.md)
- [XML Deserialize](/xml-deserialize.md)