SaveEntity<>

The SaveEntity<> activity uses an entity service to save an instance of an entity that was updated or created using a CreateEntity<> activity.

When you drag the SaveEntity<> activity into the Designer window, you are prompted to select the entity type.

Select Entity Type

When you select the 'Browse for Type' option, the list of assemblies and associated entities is displayed. Find and select the entity and click OK.

After you have selected an entity, the name of the entity is inserted into the DisplayName field, e.g., SaveEntity<TaskEntity>. Proceed to specify the entity to be saved and, optionally, a validation message.

Save Entity

Properties

SaveEntity<> Properties
Property Value Required Notes
DisplayName String No Specify a name for the activity or accept the default.
Entity InOutArgument<Entity> Yes Specify the entity previously created with a CreateEntity<> activity using a VB expression or variable.
Messages InArgument
<ICollection
<ValidationMessage>> 		No Specify the validation message to be displayed when the entity is saved.

Specify a variable that can be used to capture validation messages. For more information, see Capture Validation Errors.

The following properties are mandatory to save the following CampusNexus CRM entities:

Mandatory Properties for CRM Entities
CRM Entity Mandatory Property
Contact One of the following properties:
  • Name
  • First Name
  • Middle Name
  • Last Name
Lead

Team ID

One of the following properties:

  • Name
  • First Name
  • Middle Name
  • Last Name
Account Account name
Custom Object (Global) Name
Custom Object (Team)

Name

Team ID
Custom Object (Shared)

Name

Shared to

If you are working with the ApplicantEntity in Anthology Student, refer to Create/Save ApplicantEntity and Update Derived Fields.