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sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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# Use the Add component

# Use the Add component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Increase or decrease the time or date by the value you specify as part of a Workflow with the Add component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Add component. For more information about
these properties, see [Properties of the DateTime components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4tqW83YvcGp3FipsQ~QxVg "Learn about the properties of the DateTime components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDateTime.
2. Drag the Add component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Add component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (SourceDate) | Passes the source date, which is the date or time that the Add component increases or decreases by the value you specify, from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (Type) | Passes the unit of time from a previously executed component. You can provide the following values: * Year * Month * Day * Hour * Minute * Second * Millisecond * Tick {#use-datetime-add__ul_hs4_b5q_vsb} | Yes |
   | Data In (Value) | Passes the numeric value by which you want to change the source date, from a previously executed component. For example, if you provide 5 and the source date 10/8/2019, then the new source date will be 10/13/2019. | Yes |
   | Data Out | Returns the updated date and time. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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