Workflows Tips #21: Connecting Data to Search, Rearranging Fields, Reading JSON, and Online Meetup

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Okta Workflows Staff for Okta Workflows ・ Aug 23 ・ 2 min read

In this post:

• Connect data to a table search card
• Rearrange card output fields
• Read JSON path with don-notation
• Online Meetup: 3 Workflow Automation Examples in 25 Minutes

Connect data to a table search card

When using the Tables – Search Rows card to search a table you can connect data from any card that comes before it.

Connecting data for searching a table

Rearrange card output fields

If you prefer card output fields to be arranged in a particular order, click the gear icon and then use drag-and-drop to change the order.

Changing output fields order

Read JSON path with don-notation

When you need to read a particular item in a JSON object, use Object – Get and Object – Get Multiple cards to read the item using a dot-notation syntax. Object – Get reads a single JSON value, and Object – Get Multiple reads multiple values.

Reading a single value with Object – Get card

Reading multiple values with Object – Get Multiple card

Read How to Read a JSON Path With Dot-Notation in Workflows how-to guide to learn about reading JSON values.

Online Meetup: 3 Workflow Automation Examples in 25 Minutes

Register for our online meetup Wednesday, May 25 at 9 AM PT.

You will learn step-by-step how to build the following flow examples that are helpful in many automations:

• How to handle errors
• How to call a custom API action
• How to delete users

If you missed the live event, watch a replay of this meetup on Okta’s YouTube channel Workflows playlist 🎞.

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Two resources to help you learn more:

📘 Try this step-by-step getting started tutorial: Build Your First Automation With Okta Workflows: Notify When User Is Suspended.

📺 Short how-to Workflows videos to help you become a better automation builder.