Added option to use transformation formula in all input fields

Introduction

Sapper has added the features for using the transformation formula in all input fields. In this section, you will get to know how to use the transformation formula’s in all the optional input fields.

1 Introduction
2 Overview

Overview

It is important to perform the data transformation by providing the task with the appropriate format of data, depending on the source of interest. This can be done using a transform expression. The conversion task is used to rebuild records from one form to another. This allows users to transform their data using formulas and mapping techniques according to their requirements. Can be used for all task nodes. This section is related to adding transformation expressions to all optional input fields. Sapper allows you to add multiple formulas to the input fields of various options. You can insert as many formulas as you need in various input fields. Formulas can only be added to optional fields. With Sapper, you can add according to the needs of all your applications. Gets the option to feed the formula in the options field. Ultimately, automation becomes more flexible and easier to run.

Sapper offers various transformation formulas for all their automation. The core transformation formulas are mentioned below.

Benefits

The addition of the transformation formula in the input field is associated with various benefits. A few of them are mentioned below.

Helpful for adding formulas for each field
Allow adding formulas for all the application
Enhance flexibility for the automation
Make the automation process easier

Core feature's

The transformation formula consists of various useful features. A few of them are mentioned below.

Offers formula option for every optional field
Multiple options for the various field
Easy access to the formula for all the field
Ensure the error-free formula fetching
Maximize the accuracy

How to use the transformation formula in all input fields?

Click on the automation tab from the “Sapper home page”.

2. Select the required automation from the list, or create a new one based on your requirement.

3. To create a new automation click on “Create Automation”, and a new form will be open on the screen.

4. Now fill the details for creating the automation. Add the “Name”, and provide a “Description” based on your requirements.

5. Click on “Save” for saving the automation.

6. Now, drag and drop the required application from the “Apps” field. Here we have selected “Jira”.

7. Select the “Connection” from the drop-down list. Here we have selected “Jira connection”.

8. Choose the desired action from the “Action” field.

9. Now, you will get the option for adding “Transformation Formula” in the all optional input field.

10. To add the formula, click on the “Formula” option, and you will get the formula suggestion box.

11. Now add the desired formula by searching it from the formula suggestion box.

12. You can add multiple formulas for the various optional field based on your requirement.

13. Now “Save” to for completing the automation.

Key	Description	Example

Key	Description	Example
Name	Provide the name of the automation.	Sample
Description	Add a description for the automation.	Sample automation
Connection	Choose the connection from the drop-down list. A connection is a mechanism by which a task authenticates with a third-party app or service.
Action	The actions are pre-built actions for all the native application/apps. These actions are helpful for you to use the automation more effectively.	Create Issue for Jira
Optional field	The optional field is an additional field that is used in the automation based on the requirement.