Import Data from File

1 Introduction

The Import data from file activity can be used in a microflow to integrate data from an Excel file into your Mendix app. The activity can be found under Integration activities in the Toolbox.

2 Properties

Drag the Import data from file activity into your microflow and double-click it to view its properties:

The following are the properties in the Input section:

• File – name of file from which you want to import data
• Data importer document – the Data Importer document created by going to Add other > Data Importer

The following are the properties in the Output section:

• Use return variable – if set to yes, you will be asked to give it a name
• Variable name – the result of the activity will be given this name