Select Records
Description
The Select Records activity retrieves data from a specified database table. It supports filtering, sorting, and limiting results, enabling efficient and controlled data retrieval during workflow execution.
Design-Time Configuration
The following properties define how the activity connects to the database and retrieves records.
Connection Type
Specifies the database engine (for example, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Selecting the correct type ensures compatibility with the target database.
Connection Name
Select a preconfigured database connection that defines the server, credentials, and security settings.
Schema
Specifies the database schema that contains the target table.
Table Name
Specifies the name of the database table from which records will be retrieved.
Columns
Selects the columns to be returned by the query.
Retrieving only the required columns improves performance and reduces data transfer.
Filter
Defines one or more filter conditions that control which records are returned.
Filters are built using the Filter Expression builder.
Records Limit
Specifies the maximum number of records to retrieve.
This helps control memory usage and performance when working with large tables.
Sort Direction
Specifies the order in which records are returned:
- Ascending
- Descending
Sorting is applied based on the selected columns.
Column Mapping
Defines how database columns are mapped to workflow variables using the
Schema Mapper.
Timeout
Specifies the maximum time (in seconds) that the activity will wait for the query to complete.
The default value is 600 seconds.
Wait All Incoming
The Wait All Incoming property controls how the activity behaves when it has multiple incoming execution paths.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| False | The activity executes whenever any incoming path completes. Each incoming completion can trigger a separate execution. |
| All Configured Incoming | The activity executes only after all design-time (configured) incoming paths have completed. If a path is skipped at runtime due to conditional logic, the activity may wait indefinitely. |
| All Active Incoming | The activity executes only after all runtime-active incoming paths have completed. Incoming paths that are not taken due to conditions are ignored, ensuring predictable execution. |
Outputs
Records
Returns the set of records retrieved from the database.
These records can be used in subsequent workflow steps for processing, validation, or decision-making.
Error Handling
This activity supports the standard On Error handler, including Fault, Continue, Suspend, and Retry.
For details, see
On Error Handler.