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We should be able to put Datatables in a list

  • March 12, 2025
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Hello,

Does anyone else believe that data tables should be able to be put inside a list or dictionary?

I think data tables need a lot more functionality however being able to put them in a list is a start.

 

Thank you!

Best answer by Aaron.Gleason

I can do both. Here’s the list with a data table inside:

And here’s a dictionary with a data table inside:

Make sure your List and Dictionary variables are defined as “Any” data type when creating the variable.

Marc Mueller

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Aaron.Gleason
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  • March 12, 2025

I can do both. Here’s the list with a data table inside:

And here’s a dictionary with a data table inside:

Make sure your List and Dictionary variables are defined as “Any” data type when creating the variable.

Marc Mueller
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  • cgarcia4461
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  • March 12, 2025

Brother,

I’m about to try this! I will come back and let you know if it works.

Marc Mueller
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  • cgarcia4461
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  • March 12, 2025

​@Aaron.Gleason I have been searching a method to do this for months. I would like to thank you! I think the confusion for me was from the automation documentation:

 

Again thank you!

Marc Mueller
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  • March 12, 2025

Glad to help!

Marc Mueller
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