Using List Iterator on a Variable

FinalBuilder Discussion
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I need to have a list of strings, and do some actions on each of thestrings. This seems like a job for the List Iterator task with the listin a variable. But I’m having trouble getting it to work, because thelist iterator iterates by lines, and I can’t figure out how to use SetVariable to create a value with multiple lines. If I try hittingEnter while in the “New Value” field, it closes the Set Variable popup.I’ve tried putting in \n, but that doesn’t work.

Any suggestions on how can I do this?

Thanks,

Keith Hearn

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Hi Keith,

You can use the Append to Variable action, which lets you append one or more new lines to a variable value.

Regards,

Angus

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Angus,

Thanks, this works. It woul dbe nice if there were a way to do it in just one step, but at least I’m able to get it done.

Keith

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Hi Keith,

The Append to Variable actually lets you insert newlines into the text field to append, so you should be able to do it in just a single step.

- Angus

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Keith, perhaps what you’re missing is that in any field, you can press F2 to get a field editor window. You can type new lines in there.

Steve

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Ahhh, I didn’t know that. I just gave it a try and it works like a charm. Thank you for the illumination.

Keith