Return element transform action

Use case

You have a list of users and you would like to grab the first user in the list.

Overview

Returns the Nth element of a string or list

A screenshot of the set return element transform action, seen in the actions list menu of the workflow builder canvas.

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Required

Element

Element number to Return, starting at 0 for the first element. -1 will return the last element

Input String or List

String or list that you would like to return the element of.

Usage

Example 1: Return the first user in a list of users

Input:

Element: 0

Input String or List:

[
    {
        "id": 1,
        "user": "Bob"
    },
    {
        "id": 2,
        "user": "Kim"
    },
    {
        "id": 3,
        "user": "Magnus"
    },
    {
        "id": 4,
        "user": "Karin"
    },
]

Results output

Result of example 1:

{
	"id": 1,
	"user": "Bob"
}

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