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Get dropdown element by code

Function: Get dropdown element by code​

This action helps you find and retrieve a specific dropdown component from your application's user interface by using its unique identifier, known as a "code". Once found, you can then use this dropdown component in subsequent actions, for example, to set its value or retrieve its selected option.

Input​

  • Code (STRING, required) The unique code assigned to the dropdown element you wish to find.

Output​

  • Element (PART, dropdown-field) The name of the variable in which to store the element within the "Variable scope". This output represents the dropdown component that was found.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Get dropdown element by code" action in your application:

Example 1: Setting a default country in a user profile form​

Imagine you have a user profile form with a dropdown for selecting the user's country. You want to automatically select "United States" when the form loads.

  • Inputs:
    • Code: country_selection_dropdown
  • Result: The action finds the "Country Selection" dropdown component. This component is then available as the "Element" output, which you can use in a subsequent action (e.g., "Set Dropdown Value") to automatically select "United States".

Example 2: Validating a product category selection​

Suppose you have a product submission form where users select a product category from a dropdown. You want to ensure that the "Electronics" category is always available for selection.

  • Inputs:
    • Code: product_category_dropdown
  • Result: The action successfully retrieves the "Product Category" dropdown component. This component is available as the "Element" output, allowing you to inspect its available options or perform other validations to ensure "Electronics" is present.

Example 3: Dynamically updating a status dropdown based on workflow stage​

In a project management application, you might have a task detail page with a "Task Status" dropdown. You need to retrieve this dropdown to dynamically enable or disable certain status options based on the current workflow stage of the task.

  • Inputs:
    • Code: task_status_dropdown
  • Result: The action locates the "Task Status" dropdown component. This component is then available as the "Element" output, enabling you to use other actions to modify its properties, such as adding or removing status options, or making it read-only.