Counters

This document details the Counters interface in the IBM RPA Control Center.

Description

On the Counters page, you can manage project counters. Counters are exclusively used in dashboards to represent quantitative values. Scripts can set and update these values during runtime by using the Update Counter (updateCounter) command.

Before you begin

  • You must have a project already configured. To configure projects, see Projects.
  • To learn more about dashboards, see Dashboard.

Creating counters

The following procedure describes how to create counters:

  1. Click the Create Counter button.
  2. In Counter Name, enter the name of the counter. The name is the counter's unique identifier.
  3. In Description, enter a brief description of the counter's function.
  4. In Project Name, select the project that the counter will belong to.
  5. Click Create.

Editing counters

The following procedure describes how to edit counters:

  1. On the desired counter, click the vertical ellipsis button ⋮ > Edit.
  2. In Counter Name, enter the name of the counter. You also must update the name in scripts that use this counter.
  3. In Description, enter a brief description of the counter's function.
  4. In Project Name, select the new project that the counter will belong to.
  5. Click Save.

Deleting counters

The following procedure describes how to delete counters:

  1. On the desired counter, click the vertical ellipsis button ⋮ > Delete.
  2. Click Delete to confirm.

⚠ Attention: Deleting a counter is a permanent operation that cannot be undone later.