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:

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Connector Mapping Element
  • Let’s explore the screens that follow, after connecting two actions or elements of workflow using Connector on workflow canvas.

 

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Connector Mapping Screen

After clicking on + button, screen of connector mapping will open. You can explore connector mapping screen below.

Connector Mapping Screen

Condition

Description

Condition

Description

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

Label Source Type Attribute

Description

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

Source Type

Description

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.