Variable Types - Table
Flow 6.15 and the earliest versions offer a possibility to choose a type of property which is either text or table. The latter ensures that more data can be stored under one property.
Infor M3 Labs uses that funcitonality to store a dynamic data that affects the way how each and every workflow behaves, ie. the prompt proposals, buttons and input fields, automation of user steps are just a few to mention.
In other words, the end-users, who more often than not are function-oriented, can utlize the table to adjust the values in the table.
By that, workflows can be 'configured' according to one's wish and benefit, without necessarly editing the flow in the studio. On top of that, any alternative solution would require storing bigger amount of data outside of the Flow Server, which most likely would be extra charged.
It would be great and of a big benefit if a similar function, that is a variable type - table, is available for Variables which will replace Properties.
AdminAdam Wojtyniak
(Product Owner (Infor M3), Novacura)
shared this idea
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Temporarily, it is possible to store in a JSON format and then deserialize it in the Flow.
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AdminKonstantinos
(Admin, Novacura)
commented
In Flow Studio, users have access to various property types such as variables, tables, and more, which enhances flexibility and functionality in workflow creation and management. However, in Flow Connect, this capability is limited as users can only create properties as variables without any specific type assignment. This limitation reduces the utility and adaptability of Flow Connect, especially for users transitioning from Flow Studio who expect similar functionality.
Proposed solution is to expand the property type options in Flow Connect to include a range of types similar to those available in Flow Studio. Introducing diverse property types like tables, lists, and more, alongside variables, will allow for more complex data handling and manipulation within workflows. This enhancement will align Flow Connect more closely with the capabilities of Flow Studio, ensuring a seamless experience for users and providing them with the tools needed to construct and manage workflows effectively and efficiently.
