---
title: Save data structure
description: Save the data structure of child variables within an Object variable for later reuse.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/save-data-structure.html
release: australia
product: Workflow Studio
classification: workflow-studio
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Complex data, Build actions, Flows, subflows, and actions, Workflow Studio, Build workflows]
---

# Save data structure

Save the data structure of child variables within an Object variable for later reuse.

## Before you begin

-   Role required: action\_designer, flow\_designer, or admin
-   [Create an action in Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/create-action.md) or [Create a subflow in Workflow Studio](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/create-subflow.md)

## Procedure

1.  [Create data structure](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/create-data-structure.md).

2.  Expand the Advanced options for the Object variable you want to save.

3.  Click Save as Template.

    Workflow Studio displays a pop-up dialog.

4.  Enter the template name.

5.  Click **Save**.

    If the template name already exists, Workflow Studio displays a confirmation dialog to overwrite the existing template.


## What to do next

Load the data structure in another action or subflow. Make updates to the data structure and save them.

**Parent Topic:**[Complex data](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/workflow-studio/complex-data.md)