By default the Appian RPA designer doesn't come with a "code" activity (?)

RE: By default the Appian RPA designer doesn't come with a "code" activity (?)

Shubham Aware — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:48:55 GMT

Yes, you're correct!
Use the Appian RPA SDK to build custom Java-based robotic actions, then import them into your robots for full programming power.
https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/26.1/rpa-9.17/development-environment-overview.html

RE: By default the Appian RPA designer doesn't come with a "code" activity (?)

Harsha Sharma — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:10:26 GMT

No, in Appian similar functionality doesn't exist yet!

RE: By default the Appian RPA designer doesn't come with a "code" activity (?)

nicolaem159908 — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:16:40 GMT

Harsha Sharma - I knew about this. I was talking about a default activity that allows you to write Java code that is already part of the system. If you know UIPath you know what I'm talking about: I just drag and drop a code activity and boom, I can write C# or VB.net code.

RE: By default the Appian RPA designer doesn't come with a "code" activity (?)

Harsha Sharma — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:27:45 GMT

Refer see this documentation that can enable you to write your own Java code to extend RPA capabilities and build custom RPA artifacts.