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Last updated Jan 15, 2026

Refresh Excel Data Connections

UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.RefreshDataConnectionsX

Gets the latest data by refreshing all sources in an Excel workbook added to the automation. The activity can be used with an Excel file selected for a parent Use Excel File activity, an Excel file connected to the automation, or with the Project Notebook.

Configuring the activity

In the body of the activity
  • Workbook - Click Plus on the right side of the field, then, from the menu, select the file reference. Alternatively, you can select Open in Advanced Editor and enter a VB expression.
Properties panel

Common

  • DisplayName - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.

Input

  • See the options in the body of the activity.

Misc

  • Private - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.
  • Configuring the activity

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