How to save Any type variables value in process model?

Question

Hello All, 
 I have an interface form which consists of one variable of type "Any type". Now I'm calling that interface in process model and want to save the value of that variable into PV variable but as its type is Any type. Its not showing that variable under input data section. How can I achieve this functionality? Thanks in advance

gianninol · Answer

While not generally advisable as it is best to use strictly typed variables where possible, you can store the value of an Any Type variable within a datasubset process variable. But, as Mike mentions, this should be a last resort used only when there is no other way to achieve the desired functionality.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Additionally, if a user is wanting to store an informal dictionary created ad-hoc in a SAIL interface but which doesn't match any existing CDT, this can be accomplished by passing the output through a!toJSON to create a JSON string to be translated back to dictionary data later as needed.

Mike Schmitt · Answer

Basically you can't. Generally speaking, you should be saving into PV of the correct type upon form submission. What's the use case where you would want to use 'Any Type'?