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Update an object

Function: Update an object​

This action allows you to modify an existing "object" by adding new information or changing current values. An object is a collection of key-value pairs, like a record in a database or a set of details about something (e.g., a customer, a product, or an order). This updated object can then be used in other parts of your no-code logic, such as storing it in your database, sending it in an API call, or displaying it in your application.

Input​

  • Existing object (OBJECT): This is the original object that you want to modify. You can select it from your available data or variables within your workflow.
  • Overwriting values (OBJECT): This is a collection of new fields and their values, or updated values for existing fields, that you want to apply to your "Existing object." This input is required.

Output​

The Existing object you provided as input is directly updated with the new or modified values. This action does not create a new object or return a separate output; it changes the original object in place.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some examples of how you can use the "Update an object" action in your no-code application:

Example 1: Updating a Customer's Contact Information​

Imagine you have a customer object and need to update their email address and phone number.

  • Inputs:
    • Existing object: 
      \{
        "id": "CUST001",
        "name": "Alice Smith",
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "phone": "123-456-7890",
        "address": "123 Main St"
      \}
    • Overwriting values: 
      \{
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "phone": "987-654-3210"
      \}
  • Result: The original customer object is updated. 
    \{
      "id": "CUST001",
      "name": "Alice Smith",
      "email": "[email protected]",
      "phone": "987-654-3210",
      "address": "123 Main St"
    \}

Example 2: Adding a New Field to a Product Record​

You want to add a "last_updated_date" field to your product objects to track when they were last modified.

  • Inputs:
    • Existing object: 
      \{
        "product_id": "PROD005",
        "name": "Wireless Headphones",
        "price": 99.99,
        "in_stock": true
      \}
    • Overwriting values: 
      \{
        "last_updated_date": "2023-10-27"
      \}
  • Result: The product object now includes the new field. 
    \{
      "product_id": "PROD005",
      "name": "Wireless Headphones",
      "price": 99.99,
      "in_stock": true,
      "last_updated_date": "2023-10-27"
    \}

Example 3: Updating Multiple Details for an Order​

An order's status needs to change, and a new shipping address needs to be added.

  • Inputs:
    • Existing object: 
      \{
        "order_id": "ORD789",
        "customer_id": "CUST002",
        "status": "Pending",
        "total_amount": 150.00
      \}
    • Overwriting values: 
      \{
        "status": "Shipped",
        "shipping_address": "456 Oak Ave, Anytown, USA"
      \}
  • Result: The order object is updated with the new status and shipping address. 
    \{
      "order_id": "ORD789",
      "customer_id": "CUST002",
      "status": "Shipped",
      "total_amount": 150.00,
      "shipping_address": "456 Oak Ave, Anytown, USA"
    \}