Pass currentUser to Backend-Workflow not possible

jupixy · 2024-11-20T20:24:05.427Z

Hi all,

I’ve created a backend workflow that needs a “User”-Type and I want to run the backend-wf and pass the current user to do a db insert job. See last KEY “Eintrag-User”:

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And as you can see here, it is not possible to send the current user (logged in user) to my API - Connector (backend-wf):

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Has someone any idea ?

best,
jupxi

jagdish_bajaj · 2024-11-20T20:33:36.934Z

It is definitely possible to pass the Current User into BackEnd Workflows. Something is not setup correctly on your workflow. Double check perhaps?

londonhere · 2024-11-20T20:56:22.691Z

Instead of using the API Connector, have you tried using the “Schedule an API Workflow” action? You’re able to pass the User datatype in that case.

jupixy · 2024-11-20T22:16:49.730Z

@jagdish_bajaj : Very strange! I did a browser reload ( ) - but same thing. Should I provide more informations?

@londonhere : I don’t want to do it by scheduling an API workflow. (Main reason: I want to track the “loading time” and show a spinner. If I don’t use the Api-Connector, I have to handle it by setting a state in the db before running the API wf and if the API wf has finished. I already asked the forum ( Indicate finish of running backend workflow (loading/spinner-elements) - #16 by jupixy ).

So… no solution until now

adamhholmes · 2024-11-20T22:23:09.181Z

Of course, the API connector can only accept ‘text’ values, so you need to use the Unique ID of the User.

jupixy · 2024-11-20T22:40:21.728Z

Okay, I switched the value to “text” :

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How to convert the text the a user object ?!

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londonhere · 2024-11-20T23:15:45.977Z

You’ve got to do a search for the User based on the unique ID that was passed.

Jici · 2024-11-20T23:26:48.735Z

You can keep the user as the type in backend wf and just complete your expression with current user’s unique ID

adamhholmes · 2024-11-21T00:58:19.018Z

No, don’t change the parameter of your Backend Workflow to text… keep that as User.

You just need to pass the User as it’s unique ID.

system · 2025-01-29T20:24:30.206Z

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