Transform seperated string to list

Function: Transform seperated string to list

This action helps you convert a single piece of text (a string) that contains multiple items separated by a specific character into a list of individual items. This is useful when you receive data in a combined format and need to work with each part separately.

Input

• Seperated string (STRING, Required): The text you want to split into a list. This text should contain multiple values separated by a specific character.
• Seperator (STRING, Required): The character or symbol that divides the items within your "Seperated string". For example, if your string is "apple,banana,orange", the separator is a comma (,).

Output

• Result (ARRAY): The name of the variable where the newly created list of items will be stored. By default, this variable will be named "SEPERATED_LIST", but you can choose a different name. The content of this variable will be a list (array) of strings.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Here are some ways you can use the "Transform seperated string to list" action:

Example 1: Processing a list of email addresses

Imagine you have a text field where users can enter multiple email addresses, separated by semicolons. You want to send an email to each of these addresses.

• Inputs:
  • Seperated string: [email protected];[email protected];[email protected]
  • Seperator: ;
  • Result: EmailList
• Result: A new variable named EmailList is created, containing the list: ["[email protected]", "[email protected]", "[email protected]"]. You can then loop through this list to send individual emails.

Example 2: Analyzing product tags from a database field

Suppose your product database stores product tags as a single string, with each tag separated by a pipe symbol (|). You need to display these tags individually on a product page.

• Inputs:
  • Seperated string: Electronics|Gadgets|Smart Devices|New Arrivals
  • Seperator: |
  • Result: ProductTags
• Result: A new variable named ProductTags is created, containing the list: ["Electronics", "Gadgets", "Smart Devices", "New Arrivals"]. This list can then be used to display each tag as a separate item.

Example 3: Breaking down a user's selected preferences

A user selects several interests from a form, and these are saved as a comma-separated string in their profile. You want to use these preferences to personalize their experience.

• Inputs:
  • Seperated string: Sports,Reading,Travel,Cooking
  • Seperator: ,
  • Result: UserInterests
• Result: A new variable named UserInterests is created, containing the list: ["Sports", "Reading", "Travel", "Cooking"]. You can now use this list to recommend relevant content or products.