### Adding and Configuring Rename Actions in Message Flows

Use the rename action to rename elements selected by an XPath expression without modifying the contents of the element.

Before you begin

Display the message flow for the desired proxy service. See Constructing Proxy Service Message Flows.

To add an rename action

1. In the Message Flow Design Palette, open the Stage Actions > Message Processing list, if it is not already open.
2. Drag the rename action to the desired location in the message flow.

To configure the rename action

1. In the Message Flow Editor, click the rename action, if it is not already selected.
2. On the Rename Action Properties page, edit properties as appropriate.