Connector Mapping
Overview
Connector Mapping is an element used to link and map actions and other elements within workflows based on specific conditions, destination types, fields, operators, source types, and values.
It facilitates the connection between various workflow components and defines the flow of data or control between them.
It basically looks like arrows connecting two elements, such as:
Let’s explore the screens that follow, after connecting two actions or elements of workflow using Connector on workflow canvas.
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After clicking on +
button, screen of connector mapping will open. You can explore connector mapping screen below.
Connector Mapping Screen
Condition | Description |
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Destination Type | It specifies the destination where the connector mapping is to be done. Reference: Destination Type Note: By default, the Destination Type is model. |
Model | It is specifically dependent on Destination Type one chooses. If you choose another Destination Type, you will get that field label here. |
Field | After choosing the second condition field, you will get this field visible in modal. If you chose Model as second condition field, this will be field and if you chose variable as second field, there will be variable. Note: It is invisible until you fill above 2 mapping fields. |
Operator | It is specifically operator value such as Set, Equals, Greater than, Equals than. |
Source Type | In this option, you can select various sources from which you want to display values. |
Value | The available options will change depending on the selected source type. For example, if you choose "Static" as the source, you can provide a fixed static value. |
Destination Type
Label Source Type Attribute | Description |
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Model | From this source, users can select a Model field to be displayed as the label name. |
Variable | Here, users can select the label name from variables such as Record ID, Is Disabled, Is Read only, or Is Visible. |
cookie key | By using the Cookie Key, the result is fetched by the value that has been added under the Cookie Key. But, have to make sure that the value that we are adding is from the Cookie Key value. |
Local Storage Key | By using the Local Storage Key, the result is fetched by the value that has been added under the Local Storage Key. But, have to make sure that the value that we are adding is from the Local storage value. |
Source Type:
Source Type | Description |
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Static | Use this option to provide a fixed static value. |
Field | Select the field from the chosen object in the model whose value you want to include. |
Model | Choose the field from other models whose value you want to include. |
Variable | Select from the variables created in the layout whose value you want to use. |
Cookie Key | Choose the available cookie key whose value you want to include from your browser. |
Local Storage Key | Select the available Local Storage Key whose value you want to include from your browser. |
User | You can also select fields from the current logged-in user in your organization to include in the merge. |
Null | It enables assign null value to the Destination Type field we chose. |
Blank | It enables assign blank value to the Destination Type field we chose. |