Read Task Approver/Rejector Name From Workflow Task List Using Nintex Workfllow

This blog brings Read Task Approver/Rejector Name from Workflow task list, using Nintex Workfllow.

We have an option to retrieve the Approver and Rejecter Name from Workflow task list when the task assigned to Sharepoint group.

Please follow the steps given below to do this.

Step 1

Nintex has two task approval actions.

Start a task process

This Workflow action is used to assign a task to the multiple participants.

Assign a task 

This Workflow action is used to assign a task to the single user and then direct the Workflow, which is based on the outcomes.

Use Start a task process action instead of using Assign a Task.

 
Step 2

Once used, the action given above is in your Workflow. Please do the changes given below to show the Approver/Rejecter name in list column (for taking report).

• Create the new Workflow variable and set default value as No (Datatype: Yes/No).
• Drag and drop the Loop with Condition action and set the condition, as if the flag variable -equals No

Step 3

Under the loop with condition action, use Query List action and configure the properties given below.

List Name – Workflow Tasks 

Under the Filter category, set the configuration given below.

 

The columns to be selected are given below.

Step 3

Use Set Workflow variable action and change the Workflow variable value as Yes.

 

Step 4

Create a new column in your list to save the Approver/Rejecter name.

 

Use Set field In Current Item action and update the ApprovedByTextCollection variable in the newly created column (Approver/Rejecter name column).

Conclusion

In this blog, I explained how to read task Approver/Rejecter name for task activity from Workflow task list, using Nintex Workflow.