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Get value of url field

Function: Get value of url field​

This action helps you retrieve the web address (URL) that a user has entered into a specific URL Input Field on your application's screen. Once retrieved, this URL can be stored in a variable for you to use in other parts of your application, like displaying it, saving it, or using it in another action.

Input​

  • UI element This is the specific URL Input Field on your application screen from which you want to get the entered web address. You must select an existing URL Input Field component from your application's design.

Output​

  • Answer This is the name of the variable where the retrieved URL will be stored. You can then use this variable in subsequent actions or display it. If you don't specify a name, it will default to URL_FIELD_ANSWER.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Get value of url field" action in your application:

Imagine you have a form where users can submit their personal website link. You want to capture this link and store it in your database.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Select the URL Input Field named User_Website_Link from your form.
    • Answer: SubmittedWebsite
  • Result: If the user enters "https://www.myportfolio.com" into the User_Website_Link field, this URL will be stored in a variable called SubmittedWebsite. You can then use another action to save the content of SubmittedWebsite to your database.

Example 2: Displaying a Resource Link on Another Page​

You have a page where users input a link to a document. After submission, you want to display this link on a confirmation page.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Select the URL Input Field named Document_URL_Input from your submission form.
    • Answer: ConfirmedDocumentLink
  • Result: If the user enters "https://docs.company.com/report.pdf" into the Document_URL_Input field, this URL will be stored in the ConfirmedDocumentLink variable. You can then navigate to a confirmation page and display the value of ConfirmedDocumentLink to the user.

Your application allows users to provide a download link for a file. Before proceeding with a download process, you want to ensure you have the correct link.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Select the URL Input Field named File_Download_Link on your form.
    • Answer: (Leave blank to use default)
  • Result: If the user enters "http://oldserver.net/software.zip" into the File_Download_Link field, this URL will be stored in the default variable URL_FIELD_ANSWER. You can then add a conditional action to check if this URL starts with "https://" for security, or if it contains a specific domain, before initiating the download.