Convert Variable to Argument

The Convert Variable to Argument feature allows you to convert an existing workflow variable into a workflow argument without recreating it manually. During conversion, the platform preserves applicable properties, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency.

To convert a variable:

1. Open the Variables panel.
2. Right-click the variable you want to convert and select Convert to Argument.
3. The variable is converted into a workflow argument and moved to the Arguments panel.

Conversion Behavior

Default Argument Direction

When a variable is converted to an argument, the platform assigns the In direction by default. You can change the direction to Out or In/Out from the Arguments panel after the conversion.

Preserved Properties

During conversion, the platform preserves the following properties wherever applicable:

a. Name
b. Data type
c. Default value
d. Scope compatibility

Name Validation

Argument names must be unique within a workflow.

If an argument with the same name already exists, the platform prompts you to provide a unique name before completing the conversion.

Example

If you convert a variable named CustomerName and an argument with the same name already exists, you must rename the converted argument to a unique name, such as CustomerName_New, before the conversion can be completed.