Manage Input Variable

Overview

In noKodr, an Input Variable is used to temporarily store a value and pass it to a desired action or component within the application. It facilitates the dynamic transfer of data between different elements of the application.

Temporary Storage: Stores values temporarily during the application's operation, allowing for flexible data handling.
Data Passing: Enables the transfer of values to other workflow actions or components, such as layouts, Components etc. based on user interactions or other triggers.

For example, Suppose you have a button that, when clicked, opens a layout or modal (screen) displaying a user's personal information. To achieve this, you can use an Input Variable to pass the user's ID from the button click event to the layout or modal. This allows the layout to retrieve and display the relevant personal information associated with that user ID.

Manage Input Variable

Variable Config	Description

Variable Config	Description
Label	A user-friendly name for the variable, used for easy identification within the application.
Name	The unique identifier for the variable, typically used in code or within merge text.
Field Type	Specifies the type of data the variable will hold (e.g., text, number, date, etc). Reference: Field Types
Default Value	The initial value assigned to the variable, applied if no other value is provided. Note: It depends on the field type we choose.
Required	If checked true, the variable becomes required.
Is Array ?	Checkbox that indicates whether the variable can store multiple values (an array) instead of just one.

Field Types

Data Type	Description

Data Type	Description
Text	Stores a string of characters, such as names or descriptions.
Checkbox	Represents a boolean value (true/false) typically used for on/off or yes/no selections.
Integer	Holds whole numbers without decimals, used for counting or numerical calculations.
Double	Stores numbers with decimals, allowing for more precise calculations.
Record	Represents a single Salesforce record, such as an account or contact.
Object	Stores complex data structures or objects, often containing multiple fields or properties.
Currency	Used to represent monetary values, ensuring proper formatting and calculations.
Date	Stores a calendar date (year, month, day) without time information.
DateTime	Stores both date and time information together.
Picklist	A dropdown menu that allows users to select a single value from a predefined list.
Tags	Stores a list of keywords or labels used for categorization or filtering.
Email	Specifically formatted to store email addresses.
Phone	Holds phone numbers, often with specific formatting.
URL	Stores web addresses (Uniform Resource Locators) for linking to external resources.
Radio	Represents a group of mutually exclusive options where only one can be selected.
Time	Stores time information without an associated date.
Percentage	Stores numerical values represented as percentages, often used in calculations or metrics.
Text Area	Allows for the input of larger amounts of text, often used for comments or detailed descriptions.
Duration	Stores a length of time, typically used for measuring intervals or time spans.
Multi Picklist	Allows users to select multiple values from a predefined list.