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rcostillasRookie
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Set a Condition Step (AND/OR)

I'm fairly new to Nintex Workflow, though I do have some experience with other workflow applications. Right now, I’m working on configuring a Set a Condition step on my workflow with multiple criteria.What I’m trying to do is that when a [Vendor Id] is empty and if the [Status] field is either “Awaiting Final Approval” or “Dept Approved”.Solution #1If current item field equals value [Vendor ID] is emptyAND[Stage] is “Awaiting Final Approval”OR[Stage] is “Dept Approved”Solution #2If current item field equals value [Vendor ID] is emptyAND[Stage] is “Awaiting Final Approval”ORIf current item field equals value [Vendor ID] is emptyAND[Stage] is “Dept Approved”Based on my experience with a previous app, the second solution usually delivers the best results. However, I'm not sure if that applies to Nintex Workflow. When I tested the second option, it didn’t trigger anything, whereas the first one did work. Could you help clarify this for me? I really appreciate your support. Thanks in advanc

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jw-gw-semiRookie
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Validating a group of controls associated with a button

I have three groups of controls (dropdown, textbox, button). I want to validate the groups separately, and I am having issues with the button only validating the dropdown/textbox it’s associated with. can this be done with only validation rules, or will I need JavaScript?   

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Bob_SScholar
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Calling a webservice - use credentials from workflow owner

I’m calling a webservice to read from the termstore. This actions requires credentials in the action itself. Is it possible to place this action in a group, leave the credentials empty and execute as the workflow owner (farm admin)? Or is it possible to work with some kind of labels to prevent the use of static credentials in the action?  

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MillaZ
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BobR
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Repeated section rules depending on previous row

On one of my Nintex forms I want users to enter a series of (variable number) of event dates and other data related to those events in a repeated section. I would like to have users enter the rows in chronological order on the date field, from earliest date to the latest date. I know that normally you can just compare dates like they’re numbers and dates further in the future are treated as greater than dates less far in the future or in the past, but I’m having trouble getting the rule right so that it compares to the control element on the previous row (if present).Like I want date(row N) > date(row N-1) for N>1This is for Sharepoint on Prem 2019.I have tried forcing it on the last row with a validation rule:and(equals(currentRowNumber(dateField),rows(dateField)),lessThan((dateField),max(dateField)))then invalidate, but it doesn’t seem to work, the rule inside only takes the field on the current row, it doesn’t look at other rows. I have also looked at sorting it in workflow, b

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jw-gw-semiRookie
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Set Form Variable on Button Click

I am attempting to set a form variable using JavaScript. When the form loads there is an error in the developer tools console log that one of the variables is not defined.  NWF$(document).ready(function () { NWF$('#' + varRequestorManager).click(function () { NWF.FormFiller.SetValue("MyRequestorFormVariable","New Value"); var val = NWF.FormFiller.GetValue("MyRequestorFormVariable"); console.log("Form Variable Updated" + val); });}); 

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jpachecoScout
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Validation in text field to not include special characters

Hello!Is it possible to prevent users from entering in characters such as “~” or “\” or “/” in a text field? I see that you can use a regular expression but am having a bit of a tough time getting this specifically… I do need to be able to allow the “$” to the field though... Thanks in advance!  

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ModyRookie
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Insight Workspace

Hello Can you please help Create an Insight Workspace for our tenant. 

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rspearRookie
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Workflows failing on start after applying July 2025 SharePoint CU/critical security patch

Hello,  our workflows are failing (again) after applying the July 2025 SharePoint 2016 CU/critical vulnerability patch.We’ve seen this before and this was the fix Matt Thornton | (Nintex) Workflows failed to run (after security patching) (again)However, the paremeters mentioned are not in the owstimer.exe.config file. Is anybody else seeing this problem? 

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RichardsssNovice
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Start workflow when column equals [Today]

Hello!I'm new to nintex workflows and trying to get some automation in my workflow on sharepoint. In the workflow settings I want to start a workflow only if a certain column equals today. Can I use any function in the start workflow if settings?If not is there a good workaround? Thanks in advance! Richard

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rnoebel1Novice
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Zero-day patch

Need the web.config entry that fixes Zero-day patch

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StephenTysonRookie
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'Nintex Workflow Schedular' Timer Job

Why does the Nintex Workflow Schedular timer job keep getting removed from my SharePoint SE farm?  It seems that after evey install of the monthly SharePoint SE CU, the Nintex Workflow Schedular timer job is no longer in the list of farm timer jobs.  I have to run the command “NWAdmin.exe -o InstallTimerJob -job ScheduledWorkflows -url https://someurl.com” for each web app for it to appear in the timer job list.    Why am I having to add it back to the environment every month or every so often?  When is this job initially created by Nintex?  Why does it keep dissappearing? 

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jsclinardRookie
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Nintex Workflow and Forms Timer Jobs not showing

After installing Nintex Workflow for SharePoint SE, The Nintex workflow and forms timers jobs are not displayed in the Job Definitions page in Central Admin.  The only timer job displayed is the Nintex Forms Purge Job. The Nintex dbs are connected, web applications activated, action settings are set, Nintex forms feature activated on all web applications, Nintex workflow is enabled on the sites. I initially installed version 6.0.7.10 and then upgraded to 6.0.9.0 with the same results. The workflows do run but timer jobs are missing. Any assistance/guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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danielyoulussusskindRookie
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NINTEX For Sharepoint SE Roadmap

Lately we received email regardingMicrosoft SharePoint Server Support Ending- Nintex Migration Action Recommended I need clarification on several key points to help us plan our migration strategy:1. Nintex Workflow for SharePoint Support Timeline:Will Nintex continue to provide support for Nintex Workflow for SharePoint after July 14, 2026? If yes, for how long will this support continue? What level of support will be available (bug fixes, security patches, technical support)?2. Migration Requirements:Is migration to either Nintex Automation CE or K2 mandatory, or is it simply recommended? What are the consequences of staying on the current platform beyond 2026?3. Migration Process and Timeline:What is the recommended timeline for completing migration? Are there any migration tools or services available to assist with the transition? What are the licensing implications when migrating from our current Nintex Workflow for SharePoint to K2 or CE?4. Cost and Licensing:How does the pricing

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scottiwillisRookie
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Nintex Forms 2016 - validation not firing on unconnected controls

We have recently upgraded from Nintex Forms 2013 (2.9.0.0 ) to Nintex Forms for SharePoint 2016 - International version: 4.6.11.10.In the older 2013 version, fields that are form based only, and not connected to a Sharepoint list column, had validation rules that fired on submission. However the validation rules no longer trigger after we upgraded to latest Nintex Forms 2013 version 2.12.9.0, then to Nintex Forms for SharePoint 2016 - International version: 4.6.11.10.Has anyone had this validation issue with Nintex Forms and unconnected controls, and if so, did you find a way to rectify? We need some controls ie controls in Repeating Section, to be unconnected AND also have validation.

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jamvanScholar
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Date and Time in workflow

I am trying to capture a Completion Date. The SP 2019 Column is Date and Time and in the workflow I am setting it to Workflow Context Current Date, but every time is set the time as 12:00 AM. Is there a way to make it append the time? I need to calculate the time of resolution from Created Date (the time the item is created) to Completion Date. I am using Nintex Forms and Workflow 2019 an SharePoint 2019

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MessamRookie
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Why my Flexi Tasks no longer sending out reminders?

My Flexi Tasks use to send out reminders but stopped 3 months ago.

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JamreedRookie
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Nintex Classic - Attachment on form not opening

I am running into an issue where attachments sometimes do not open/download from the nintex form they are attached to. The issue does not occur on every form submitted, and there isn’t a particular file type that seems to be the cause. I’ve cleared my browser cache, but the issue persists. If I open the site in Incognito mode, the attachments do open. Anyone have an idea on how to fix this issue? 

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jpachecoScout
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How to print a section of a form?

Hello,I have 2 pages setup (configure pages settings) in a responsive form. Is it possible to print out one of the pages? I notice that when I print, it wants to print out both pages that I have configured but I only want the “print” section… Is this possible?   Thanks!

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dwassumRookie
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Static Hyperlink Behavior in Nintex Forms for SharePoint 2016

We have a classic Nintex form in SharePoint 2016 on-premises with a label control that contains some static hyperlinks to documents related to the form which users may need to reference when filling out a new item form.  When creating a new form from the “+ new item” link at the top of the SharePoint list view, the form opens in a dialog and clicking on the hyperlinks in that control opens the documents in a new tab.  However, if the user opens the NewForm.aspx in its own tab so the form is not a floating dialog box, clicking on the same hyperlinks will not open the documents in a new tab and navigates them away from the form page, therefore any information the user entered in the form up to that point ends up being lost. Does anyone know if there is some way to configure the links/control settings so they will always open in a new tab regardless of the mode/method used to open the new item form in the user’s browser?This is an example of the HTML source from the text format of the lab

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RabagaRookie
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Error publishing Nintex WF for Sharepoint 2016

ProblemWe are trying to publish a workflow with some modifications in a productive environment (the server is divided in 2, one as App server and the other as Front End server).The problem is that at some point if we add one more action we get the error shown in the image below.  We had the similar problem in the development environment (a single server instance) but we solved it following the resolution of the following case: Unable to publish or run workflows after installing SharePoint On Premises July 2021 CU | CommunityIt does not seem to be related to the size or limit of actions because, as we said, in the development environment it works normally. In addition, in the past we also configured “EnablePreParseSecurityCheckForWorkflow = $false” according to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/some-scenarios-of-sharepoint-2010-workflow-are-affected-after-applying-the-july-security-update-for-sharepoint-server-kb5004862-be361cd6-9f54-48c4-b890-2c4b7cf49d13 Otherwise workflows s

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jamvanScholar
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Nintex Form Look up, with ability to add a new item if it doesn't exist

How can I add a textbox(s) to a Nintex Form 2019 Look up, with ability to add a new item if it doesn't exist? In this example, I have a lookup that goes to a Customer List and pulls up the Customer name. I want to add something to the Form, if the Customer doesn’t exist, they can add it.  The Customer List has these columns: Customer; CSR; Notes

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SimonMuntz
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isabellamaiApprentice
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Nintex workflow update/set date field action errors - will not update field with new calculated date

I created a conference room calendar reservation request. The requestor submits a start date and end date. My workflow creates a variable where it calculates ‘end date - 10 minutes’. I have used both update field and set field to this new variable and the item will not accept the new date/variable.Configure Action:Update Item 

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rachfigRookie
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Can a Nintex form be locked down so only one user can have it open at a time?  

We have a large Nintex form attached to a SharePoint 2019 list that multiple users need to go in and make edits - but when two people are in the form at the same time someone’s changes will not be saved.  Is there a way to lock it down so only one person can have the form open at a time to avoid these mishaps? 

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SimonMuntz
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jsupchurch
jsupchurchRookie
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How to Batch Delete Failed Site Workflows in SharePoint 2019

I am using SharePoint 2019.  I have a site for which I have created several site workflows using the Nintex workflow product.  Periodically, there will pe a problem where the workflow internal status shows “Failed on Start (retrying)” and the workflow instance continues to show up under “Running Workflows”, though the workflow appears to work correctly when I check the results.  Following is a screen shot:I am looking for a method of canceling and removing all instances of this workflow (in particular those that show as “running” that are in a “failed on start” condition) in a batch mode with a tool like PowerShell or with some sort of timer job.  I want to do this in a batch mode rather than having to go into each job individually and terminate each one.  I have found PowerShell scripts to terminate running list workflow instances, but I haven’t found much on site workflows.A bonus would be to schedule something to run automatically on a periodic basis, but I would be happy to have so

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SimonMuntz
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jamvanScholar
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Nintex Forms 2019 secure a Text field to certain groups

Can someone tell me how I secure/limit a text field so that only members of certain groups can input into that column? What is the formula? Thank you in advance.

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MillaZ
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