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Repeat Details dialog box

Available from the Properties dialog box - Task page - Step tab.

Element

Description

Repeat Type

Specifies how the task will repeat. Choose one of the following options:

  • Loop: Repeats one repetition of the task after another. Provides Repeat Count and Repeat Conditions detailed in the cells below.

  • Multi-Instance Parallel: Indicates that multiple instances of the task repeat in parallel, or simultaneously.

  • Multi-Instance Sequential: Indicates that multiple instances of the task repeat in a sequential order.

Repeat Count

Only available for Loop Repeat Type.

Enter the number of times to repeat the task or click the expressionbuildericon.bmp button and create an expression that generates a repeat count.

If Repeat condition is selected, the task is only repeated if the transaction has not yet reached Repeat Count and the Repeat Condition is true.

Repeat Condition

Only available for Loop Repeat Type.

Repeats as long as the condition is true. Does not exceed a specified repeat count. Enter a number or click the expressionbuildericon00002.bmp button and create an expression that generates a repeat condition.

Test before activity executes–The repeat count limit and repeat condition are tested before the activity executes. The activity may not execute at all as a result.

Test after activity completes–The activity executes one time before testing the repeat condition. If the repeat condition is not true, the task does not execute any additional repetition.

If Repeat Count is also used, the task is only repeated if the transaction has not yet reached Repeat Count and the Repeat Condition is true.