Loop (container)
A container that repeats the commands placed inside it. Pick how it iterates: a fixed count, each item of a list, a while-condition, or continuously until Exit Loop.
Overview
Loop (container) is a no-code automation step in the Loop category of AutoFlowRPA. It acts as a container that groups other steps to run inside it. You can configure 8 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
A container that repeats the commands placed inside it. Pick how it iterates: a fixed count, each item of a list, a while-condition, or continuously until Exit Loop.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop type | dropdownN times · For each · While · Continuous | Required | N times | |
| Iterations (N times) | number | Optional | 3 | How many times to repeat. Example: 5 Supports variables |
| Index variable | variable | Optional | Loop.Current | 1-based iteration number. |
| List variable | variable | Optional | The list to iterate over. Example: myList | |
| Current item variable | variable | Optional | Loop.CurrentItem | Receives the current item each iteration. |
| Condition: first value | string | Optional | Loop continues while this holds. Example: {{{count}}} Supports variables | |
| Condition | dropdownis equal to · is not equal to · is greater than · is less than · is greater than or equal to · is less than or equal to · contains · does not contain · is empty · is not empty | Optional | is less than | |
| Condition: second value | string | Optional | Example: 10 Supports variables |
How to use Loop (container)
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Loop (container) command from the Loop group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Loop (container) has 8 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Loop (container) command do?
A container that repeats the commands placed inside it. Pick how it iterates: a fixed count, each item of a list, a while-condition, or continuously until Exit Loop.
Which group does the Loop (container) command belong to?
Loop (container) is part of the Loop group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Loop (container) command take any parameters?
Yes — Loop (container) has 8 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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