In ServiceNowFlow Designer, when an action is executed within a flow, it generates aruntime valuethat remains consistent throughout the flow execution. This value is known as adata pill runtime value.

????Understanding Data Pill Runtime Values:

Definition:A data pill represents dynamic data retrieved from a trigger, action, or step in a flow.

Behavior:When a flow runs an action, it produces adata pillthat stores the generated value. This value remains unchanged for the duration of the flow’s execution.

Usage:These values can be used in conditions, other actions, or as inputs to subsequent steps.

????Key Features of Data Pills in Flow Designer:

Persistency:The data pill’s value remains the same throughout the flow’s execution.

Accessibility:Data pills can be referenced throughout different actions in the flow.

Dynamic Population:Data pills dynamically capture runtime values, eliminating the need for hardcoding.

????Example Scenario:

Suppose a flow is triggered when a new incident is created. The incident’ssys_idis stored as adata pilland can be referenced in subsequent actions, such as sending an email notification or updating the record.

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ServiceNow Docs: Understanding Data Pills in Flow Designer

ServiceNow Flow Designer Training: Flow Designer Basics