How to Run RoboDesigner®

RoboDesigner® works by reading in project design instruction (PDI) files and generating the defined workflows in a UiPath project. You can import one or more Project Design Instructions to automatically generate Folders, Workflows, Arguments and Annotations.

Document Project Design by completing a Project Design Instruction (PDI)

• You can download the Project Design Instruction (PDI) template directly from the RoboSuite® toolbar.

Whilst conducting process design workshops, record design decisions in the Project Design Instruction (PDI) spreadsheet to define:

• project folder structures of workflows.
• workflows template types (Sequence, Flowchart or State Machine).
• workflow annotations.
• workflow arguments, including direction (input, input/output and output) and data type.
• Argument annotations.

Importing a Project Design Instruction

Once you have completed your project designs and are ready to start development, set up your UiPath project and import your PDI spreadsheets.

1. Import your filled out PDI from the RoboSuite® toolbar.
2. In the Popup File Open dialog, select the PDI spreadsheet to import.
3. If any workflows already exist, a popup will appear asking if you would like to replace the existing workflow with a new one. Note: If you select Yes, backups of the existing workflow will be created in the Project’s .RoboDesigner__Backups folder to prevent any loss of work. Delete backup workflows when no longer required.
4. A popup will appear to notify you that RoboDeploy® has successfully imported the PDI.
5. Simply click the Refresh icon from the Project panel in Studio and all of your PDI workflows will be available.