Use the String component

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Generate a random string by using the String component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    You can configure the properties for the String component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Random components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Random.
    2. Drag the String component to the Design surface.
    3. Connect the data and control ports of the String component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data In (Size) Takes the length of the string from a previously executed component. Yes
      Data Out Returns the random string and passes to the next component. Yes
      Control In Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. Yes
      Control Out Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. Yes
    4. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.