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Get value from object

Function: Get value from object​

This action allows you to extract specific pieces of information from a larger collection of data, often referred to as an "object" or "map." Think of it like finding a specific item in a structured list or a detailed form. You tell the system which object to look into and provide a "Jsonpath" ? a special instruction that points directly to the data you want to retrieve.

Input,

  • Object: The collection of data (like a record, a form submission, or a list of settings) from which you want to extract a value. This is typically a set of key-value pairs.
  • Jsonpath: A text instruction that describes the exact location of the value you want to retrieve within the "Object." For example, if your object has a field called "user" which contains another field called "email," a Jsonpath might look like $.user.email.

Output,

  • Result: The specific value found at the location you specified with the "Jsonpath." This value can be text, a number, a date, a list, or even another object, depending on what the Jsonpath points to.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

Example 1: Extracting a User's Email from a Profile​

Imagine you have a user profile object and you need to get just their email address.

  • Inputs:
    • Object: 
      \{
        "id": "user123",
        "name": "Alice Smith",
        "contact": \{
          "email": "[email protected]",
          "phone": "555-1234"
        \},
        "status": "active"
      \}
    • Jsonpath: $.contact.email
  • Result: The action will return [email protected].

Example 2: Getting the Second Item from a List of Products​

Suppose you have an object representing an order, which contains a list of products. You want to retrieve the name of the second product in that list.

  • Inputs:
    • Object: 
      \{
        "orderId": "ORD-001",
        "customer": "Bob Johnson",
        "products": [
          \{"name": "Laptop", "price": 1200\},
          \{"name": "Mouse", "price": 25\},
          \{"name": "Keyboard", "price": 75\}
        ],
        "total": 1300
      \}
    • Jsonpath: $.products[1].name
  • Result: The action will return Mouse. (Note: Lists often start counting from 0, so [1] refers to the second item).

Example 3: Checking if a Feature is Enabled in Application Settings​

You have an object containing various application settings, and you need to know if a specific feature is turned on.

  • Inputs:
    • Object: 
      \{
        "appName": "My CRM",
        "version": "2.1",
        "settings": \{
          "notifications": \{
            "email": true,
            "sms": false
          \},
          "featureFlags": \{
            "darkMode": true,
            "analytics": true,
            "betaFeatures": false
          \}
        \}
      \}
    • Jsonpath: $.settings.featureFlags.betaFeatures
  • Result: The action will return false.