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Do you want to show master-detail information in a form and have it render automatically each time you change the master?  Repeating sections are your friend for this. The secret sauce is to set the default value of the repeating section to the data containing the detail line. “Default value?” I hear you ask.  “Surely that is only set when the form loads?” Well yes – every other control operates this way but we’ve tweaked repeating sections to re-render if the default value field changes.  This way you could use it to set up a repeating section with default values when the form loads but you can also re-render the repeating section if you change the default value. Read on for some examples of how to get this going. Example 1 – using a collection as a data sourceThe first example we’re going to use is by using a collection variable.  One thing you need to be aware of is if the collection variable

Hi there Is it possible to re-order the improvements portfolios as they show in the reporting screen? This is not our final list of portfolios but certainly wouldn’t want a general proposals section to appear first, would be more important for us to have non-conformances or health and safety concerns to show here but I can’t figure out if there is a way to adjust this order. Thanks! :)

I have an API (NWCToolkit Xtension,  base64encodefile) that returns two JSON elements: “error” and “result”: "Result": { "description": "Model for Result", "required": [ "error" ], "properties": { "error": { "type": "string", "x-example": "" }, "result": { "type": "string", "x-example": "SGV5IHdoYXRzIGdvaW5nIG9u" } } }, Since the workflow designer GUI doesn’t seem to have any way to differentiate “error” and “result”, I’m using the Query JSON action to parse the results.  Query

Nintex Automation K2 (5.9) is now available to download on Nintex Customer Central (filter for "Nintex Automation" in the products drop-down menu) or on Nintex Partner Central (under the Products > Product Downloads menu). This release introduces customization capabilities, accessibility improvements, and platform optimizations, including:Custom Control Framework. Build and manage custom form controls directly within K2. Create purpose-built interface components that match your specific UI requirements, manage them centrally, and deploy consistently across your applications. Accessibility improvements. Runtime SmartForms now include enhanced support for assistive technologies, helping ensure your workflow applications are accessible to all users. Enhanced error codes in the REST broker. Integration troubleshooting gets easier with descriptive error responses that help you identify and resolve issues

IntroductionWe're excited to announce that as of today, our Nintex Forms for Office 365 customers can now publish and use forms in either the Nintex Forms add-in or the Nintex Automation Cloud SPFx apps. For those who aren't already aware, Microsoft is moving away from add-in apps, and you'll need to transition to SPFx apps. For more details, check out this link. This important feature follows the completion of the final features for our Form Upgrade tooling, which helps customers upgrade to New Responsive forms. This is the next crucial step in this transition. PrerequisitesForm must be upgraded to New Responsive Format

Hi I hope you are well. I am building a Nintex form using Nintex workflow cloud and pulling data from salesforce. There is a data lookup to pull the data Type as a list. The end user would select a Type from the drop down and then the items associated with the selected Type would be displayed on the repeating sections. There are varied numbers of items associated with each Type selected. My questions are How do I design the repeating section to be dynamic ie number of repeating sections should automatically change to the number of items associated with the Type selected? If say Type A is selected and Type A has 5 items associated with it, I would like to have 5 repeating sections and each of the 5 items should automatically be populated on each row.  Please advise how to achieve this. Thank you

Certificates, Re: Automation Specialist for Nintex Automation Cloud - Level I and 11Has anyone got any practice exams for these or any previous attempts documented so I can conduct some self assessments before actually taking the examinations?Would be nice to see, just like actual exam courses, some practice exams (full length - like those from university courses) and or the last couple iterations over the years. If anyone could assist me here, that would be great. I did reach out to my local Senior Customer Success Manager, however he advised he was not able to locate any such thing.

Hi,I am a student studying the NINTEX WORKFLOW course and I would be happy to hear about a recommended learning order.Thank You

If you’ve seen any of my articles before, you may have seen that I speak about the Connected Data feature where you can use Excel to push data into your Word/Powerpoint/PDF template. The possibility is endless when it comes to Connected Data so it may be difficult to figure out what you can do with it.One use case that I encountered was removing the country code from the phone number if the country code is filled out. If it is not, then we want the use the phone number as is. One option that admins could do is to create a Salesforce field to determine this but I have encountered many that do not want to create a new field either because of having too many already to maintain or not wanting to create a field with the only use of it is to be used for DocGen.In my specific example, I will have a field where the user may or may not

Hi. I am searching for conferences coming up between Oct 2026-Oct 2027. I didn’t see any released to the events tab yet. Can you please let me know if there are spoilers you wouldn’t mind giving me a heads up on? My employer needs to plan in advance for funding, approvals, etc. Thanks. 

New How-to video: Apply conditional logic to Word tables in DocGen for Salesforce Tired of blank tables showing up in your generated documents? With Nintex DocGen for Salesforce, you can make your templates even smarter by applying conditional Word formulas to control when a table appears—based on your data.In this video, we’ll show you how to use Word’s built-in IF field formulas with Nintex field tags to show one table when another is blank. No extra templates. No unnecessary clutter. Just clean, data-driven output.🧩 Ready to bring smarter logic to your documents? Let’s get started.

 The wait is over! The Customer Enablement team is excited to announce the launch of the Nintex Apps Certified Builder Exam! This exam is open to both Nintex Apps and Nintex Apps for Salesforce builders. Sign up today for your chance to prove your skills and earn recognition as an exemplary Nintex Apps builder! Nintex Apps Certified Builder exam

Generate DocGen for Salesforce packages on the go with our Agentforce Connector  Sales teams working in the field often need to move quickly. Now, their documents can match their speed. Our new Agentforce Connector for Nintex DocGen for Salesforce brings hands-free document generation directly into the Salesforce experience. Whether sending a follow-up email or generating a quote, sellers can simply talk to Agentforce with verbal commands. Within seconds, a branded document can be sent to a customer using Nintex DocGen for Salesforce, no clicks required. Download the Agentforce Connector from the App Exchange. Head on over and get the full setup guide here. 

A new tutorial has been published in the Nintex Community, showing how to create automated tests for SmartForms using Selenium IDE. Watch the video here This video walks through the process of recording and running test cases, offering a practical way to automate form testing without writing code. Check it out to learn how Selenium IDE can support your testing workflows in Nintex Automation K2. Have you spotted a gap or have a cool idea? Your feedback matters to us, and we’d love to hear it. Click here to leave feedback, as your input helps us continuously improve Nintex Univers

A new article is now available in the Nintex Community, demonstrating how to use an existing K2 theme as a style profile within the Style Profile Designer. Read the full article here This guide outlines the process of linking theme CSS files to the Style Profile Designer, enabling consistent styling across SmartForms using previously created themes. Have you spotted a gap or have a cool idea? Your feedback matters to us, and we’d love to hear it. Click here to leave feedback, as your input helps us continuously improve Nintex University, Nintex Community, and the Nintex How-To Center.

Are your SmartForms looking a little too spacious? We've got great news for designers and developers working with the Dynamic Theme in Nintex Automation K2! A new article has just dropped in the Nintex Community:How to Remove Additional Padding in the New Dynamic Theme for Nintex Automation K2 This guide walks you through how to reduce excess padding in your forms, helping you achieve a cleaner, more compact layout—especially useful when working with tightly spaced controls. Whether you're refining an existing form or building something new, this article is a must-read for anyone looking to optimize form aesthetics and usability. Have you spotted a gap or have a cool i