# Flow Classic **URL:** https://forum.novacura.com/c/flow-classic/10.md [Latest](https://forum.novacura.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.novacura.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.novacura.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to fetch and pass CLOB data in machine steps or scripts?](https://forum.novacura.com/t/how-to-fetch-and-pass-clob-data-in-machine-steps-or-scripts/1172)
**Author:** [@hasith.medaduwa](https://forum.novacura.com/u/hasith.medaduwa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/how-to-fetch-and-pass-clob-data-in-machine-steps-or-scripts/1172 "2026-09-25T09:47:57Z")
Hi, Here I have an IFS API which returns CLOB data in an entity type output. I tried accessing this CLOB data from the return, but in the debug console this CLOB data value shows as a “Microsoft.Odata.Client.DataServic… --- ## [Web service (SOAP)](https://forum.novacura.com/t/web-service-soap/1163)
**Author:** [@OlaCarlander](https://forum.novacura.com/u/OlaCarlander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/web-service-soap/1163 "2026-08-28T07:06:41Z")
Hi, Anyone reading this who is using the web service connector in Classic (SOAP)? We are looking into whether we should create a dedicated SOAP Connector for Connect, or if there are other workarounds that might work a… --- ## [Can I fetch an Ouput value from the odata data machine step as athe json value and pass it as a string?](https://forum.novacura.com/t/can-i-fetch-an-ouput-value-from-the-odata-data-machine-step-as-athe-json-value-and-pass-it-as-a-string/1157)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/can-i-fetch-an-ouput-value-from-the-odata-data-machine-step-as-athe-json-value-and-pass-it-as-a-string/1157 "2026-07-02T14:20:05Z")
I want to pass the json value to a label like this. { “OurSeverity”: “UNQUALIFIED” } --- ## [Txt file to table](https://forum.novacura.com/t/txt-file-to-table/406)
**Author:** [@alyazia](https://forum.novacura.com/u/alyazia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/txt-file-to-table/406 "2026-06-26T12:40:52Z")
I have data in a text file with the following delimeter ‘~’ I split it with ‘\\n’ and I have rows that look like this “x~x~x~x…” So I want to split those rows with ‘~’ I tried doing it in a flowscript step but I’m get… --- ## [Upload excel file using flow script](https://forum.novacura.com/t/upload-excel-file-using-flow-script/1154)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/upload-excel-file-using-flow-script/1154 "2026-06-26T12:08:21Z")
Hi All, Can we upload an excel file using flow script in flow studion as file upload option. BR, bhaski --- ## [Map Portlet - "On Row Selection" listener not triggering query refresh with variable](https://forum.novacura.com/t/map-portlet-on-row-selection-listener-not-triggering-query-refresh-with-variable/1153)
**Author:** [@mpinto](https://forum.novacura.com/u/mpinto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/map-portlet-on-row-selection-listener-not-triggering-query-refresh-with-variable/1153 "2026-06-16T15:05:32Z")
Hi, I am using the Map Portlet to display the location of objects on a map. We have more than 100,000 objects in our database, so I want to display only the specific object selected via a filter portlet. When using a … --- ## [Does Novacura Flow Classic have ability to communicate with desktop scanner (TWAIN driver) for document scan capture?](https://forum.novacura.com/t/does-novacura-flow-classic-have-ability-to-communicate-with-desktop-scanner-twain-driver-for-document-scan-capture/710)
**Author:** [@Joy](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Joy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/does-novacura-flow-classic-have-ability-to-communicate-with-desktop-scanner-twain-driver-for-document-scan-capture/710 "2026-06-08T06:25:10Z")
Hello - We have some USB connected desktop scanners (Fujitsu fi-7160 series) that we are interested in integrating with some Novacura Flows. We have some flows that we use with our handheld Zebra devices, where “take p… --- ## [Generate .csv file from data grid columns](https://forum.novacura.com/t/generate-csv-file-from-data-grid-columns/1142)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/generate-csv-file-from-data-grid-columns/1142 "2026-05-29T14:43:31Z")
Dear All, I need a help for below. Is there any way where I can export all columns of a data grid into a .csv or .xls file from flow studio? BR, Bhaski --- ## [Populate a table variable dynamically](https://forum.novacura.com/t/populate-a-table-variable-dynamically/1148)
**Author:** [@zorale](https://forum.novacura.com/u/zorale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/populate-a-table-variable-dynamically/1148 "2026-05-29T06:27:03Z")
Greetings, I have a dataTable variable which is created with a Machine step. There is a column which is NULL initially. Later, I iterate through each row in that table using Assignment steps. For each row (a date), I us… --- ## [Novacura Flow Classic on Zebra ET40 tablets](https://forum.novacura.com/t/novacura-flow-classic-on-zebra-et40-tablets/1143)
**Author:** [@Joy](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Joy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/novacura-flow-classic-on-zebra-et40-tablets/1143 "2026-05-13T14:37:20Z")
Hello - We use Zebra ET40 tablets with Android iOS for our operators to run Novacura flows in various areas of our warehouse. We have found that some flows with user steps - with data entry fields, when they tap on a f… --- ## [Links for end customers and employees](https://forum.novacura.com/t/links-for-end-customers-and-employees/1135)
**Author:** [@zorale](https://forum.novacura.com/u/zorale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/links-for-end-customers-and-employees/1135 "2026-05-07T09:54:19Z")
Greetings! We are generating links to our customer booking portal for our end customers (external) with PUBLICUSER, autoLogin = true and executeOnly in the URL. It also has the individual work order code in the URL. It … --- ## [Close flow from verb sub-task. Flow classic 6.14](https://forum.novacura.com/t/close-flow-from-verb-sub-task-flow-classic-6-14/1138)
**Author:** [@vikolo01](https://forum.novacura.com/u/vikolo01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/close-flow-from-verb-sub-task-flow-classic-6-14/1138 "2026-05-05T14:25:01Z")
Hi! I’m struggling with a flow that is built using a verb sub-task structure, and I would like to have two different end steps. One end step should return control to the parent flow and allow the process to continue … --- ## [Links for external and internal users](https://forum.novacura.com/t/links-for-external-and-internal-users/1134)
**Author:** [@zorale](https://forum.novacura.com/u/zorale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/links-for-external-and-internal-users/1134 "2026-05-04T11:57:45Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## [Flow script](https://forum.novacura.com/t/flow-script/1129)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/flow-script/1129 "2026-05-01T15:55:17Z")
Hi Gurus, I have a query. In a assignment step i did a join which is giving data Convar = PR1,PR2 Now I used that joined variable in a sql quey whère data select … Where pr in (convar) which is nit giving me data … --- ## [Identofy the environemnt which the external link was trggered](https://forum.novacura.com/t/identofy-the-environemnt-which-the-external-link-was-trggered/1128)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/identofy-the-environemnt-which-the-external-link-was-trggered/1128 "2026-04-29T07:57:30Z")
Is there a way in novacura flow to identify the environemnt which the flow was triggered? this is because we duplicate the prod environment every day so the users who does testing and training in duplciate environemnt pr… --- ## [How to to Use format in Data Grid](https://forum.novacura.com/t/how-to-to-use-format-in-data-grid/1126)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/how-to-to-use-format-in-data-grid/1126 "2026-04-27T12:24:27Z")
This post is for future my self or any one who searches How to use the format with EU currencies “C”,“en-DE” --- ## [Assignments with no elements return error](https://forum.novacura.com/t/assignments-with-no-elements-return-error/672)
**Author:** [@Keyhole](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Keyhole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/assignments-with-no-elements-return-error/672 "2026-04-16T15:05:36Z")
Hi, I’m making a table within an Assignment to retrieve data from JSON. Elements do not always exist because of the type of product we make/store. How do I go about making my Assignment work without throwing errors? … --- ## [Decode a base64 an download pdf](https://forum.novacura.com/t/decode-a-base64-an-download-pdf/1122)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/decode-a-base64-an-download-pdf/1122 "2026-04-15T19:30:19Z")
I have a base64 code as below. I was able to convert it and download the pdf using below link, Free Online Base64 Encoder / Base64 Decoder Tool - Freeencoder.com can i dow the same? I used Base64DecodeText(value, encodi… --- ## [Convert date](https://forum.novacura.com/t/convert-date/1120)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/convert-date/1120 "2026-04-13T17:26:59Z")
Hello. I want to convert 3/11/2026 into 2026-03-11 date formate which function can I use? --- ## [Variable Resolution Issue in XLS Export Filename](https://forum.novacura.com/t/variable-resolution-issue-in-xls-export-filename/1123)
**Author:** [@mpinto](https://forum.novacura.com/u/mpinto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/variable-resolution-issue-in-xls-export-filename/1123 "2026-04-13T15:14:32Z")
In a Table Portlet, I have defined he portlet title using variables as follows: “List from {startMonth} to {endMonth}” In the web browser, the variables are resolved correctly and display the expected values (e.g., “Lis… --- ## [Maximum number of rows to be shown in data Grid](https://forum.novacura.com/t/maximum-number-of-rows-to-be-shown-in-data-grid/1121)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/maximum-number-of-rows-to-be-shown-in-data-grid/1121 "2026-04-02T23:10:20Z")
Hi All, How many rows I can show in data grid and how to control it? I’m using portal2 and flow classic. Br, Bhaski --- ## ["WorkflowStepInvalid" error after period of inactivity](https://forum.novacura.com/t/workflowstepinvalid-error-after-period-of-inactivity/721)
**Author:** [@Gail](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Gail)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/workflowstepinvalid-error-after-period-of-inactivity/721 "2026-03-13T07:18:00Z")
Hi there, We’ve recently upgraded Flow Classic from 6.14.8 to 6.15.9 and since the upgrade the users are complaining of getting this error if they have left a Flow open and go back to it after a period and try to procee… --- ## [Another Language not reflecting in Production](https://forum.novacura.com/t/another-language-not-reflecting-in-production/1113)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/another-language-not-reflecting-in-production/1113 "2026-03-10T12:31:39Z")
Hi Gurus, I need an urgent help. I was migrating my Novacura Portal2 solution to a new server in the following steps: Chose only the English language in Portal2. Migrated the solution in Studio. Migrated the Portal2 … --- ## [Creating an user in flow studio which alreday exists](https://forum.novacura.com/t/creating-an-user-in-flow-studio-which-alreday-exists/1110)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/creating-an-user-in-flow-studio-which-alreday-exists/1110 "2026-03-02T13:44:11Z")
Hi Gurus, Need ahelp. When we try to create an user which is already existing in flow studion gets abn error like The data you are trying to save alreday modifile. save rejected How to show an message rhat i want to … --- ## [Manual entry in list of value field](https://forum.novacura.com/t/manual-entry-in-list-of-value-field/1109)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/manual-entry-in-list-of-value-field/1109 "2026-03-01T14:30:43Z")
Hi Gurus, Is it possible to allow manual entry in a LOV in poratl2? BR, Bhaskai --- ## [Send standard JSON (not URL‑encoded) using HTTP Web Page Submit connector + Token based authentication](https://forum.novacura.com/t/send-standard-json-not-url-encoded-using-http-web-page-submit-connector-token-based-authentication/1108)
**Author:** [@vikolo01](https://forum.novacura.com/u/vikolo01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/send-standard-json-not-url-encoded-using-http-web-page-submit-connector-token-based-authentication/1108 "2026-02-23T12:15:57Z")
Hi Novacura Gurus! We are using a scheduled machine workflow in Novacura to send a SQL dataset encoded as JSON via an HTTP POST using the Web Page Submit connector. At the moment, the connector has predefined Authentic… --- ## [Portal 1 Table portlet column order](https://forum.novacura.com/t/portal-1-table-portlet-column-order/1103)
**Author:** [@meldil1980](https://forum.novacura.com/u/meldil1980)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/portal-1-table-portlet-column-order/1103 "2026-02-23T04:55:19Z")
Hi, We are using Portal1. I am struggling to set the order of the column for a table portlet. My stake holders wanted me to re arrange the order of some of the column in default layout. I did the ordering using the feli… --- ## [Date taking 1 day back in Poratl2](https://forum.novacura.com/t/date-taking-1-day-back-in-poratl2/1102)
**Author:** [@Bhaski](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Bhaski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/date-taking-1-day-back-in-poratl2/1102 "2026-02-05T19:18:22Z")
Hi , I’m observing a stage behaviour like below in Poratl2. Once I do a adte insertion through screen in Poratl2, it takes current date But again if I want to update same date field to anothe it takes one day afte… --- ## [Can you add a hyperlink to a data grid column?](https://forum.novacura.com/t/can-you-add-a-hyperlink-to-a-data-grid-column/1100)
**Author:** [@AshenFernando](https://forum.novacura.com/u/AshenFernando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/can-you-add-a-hyperlink-to-a-data-grid-column/1100 "2026-02-02T14:55:51Z")
Can you add a hyperlink to a data grid column? --- ## [Ability to remove a pin step](https://forum.novacura.com/t/ability-to-remove-a-pin-step/135)
**Author:** [@Carl](https://forum.novacura.com/u/Carl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.novacura.com/t/ability-to-remove-a-pin-step/135 "2026-02-02T09:24:26Z")
Feature Request details: The ability to remove a pin step or have a temporary pin step for a specific user step Example Scenario: [Next page](https://forum.novacura.com/c/flow-classic/10.md?page=1)