I am using a repeating group to display a list of things. An ID number is entered into an input field and the “pull” button is clicked. This starts a work flow does a search for all things with ref=ID number.
It is blank at open, GOOD
If a correct reference is entered the result is as required, GOOD
If random numbers (“11” or “000”) are entered that DO NOT correspond with a real reference ID, ALL the things in the database are returned. BAD
Can I include an error step where if there is no match for the ID an error is displayed?
Unfortunately I am working with live proprietary user data so I can’t share actual data.
You could set conditional workflows: When Pull is clicked and search for things ID contains the input, proceed as normal. Then a 2nd workflow, when Pull is clicked and search for things ID doesn’t contain > hide RG > Show Alert.
The alert itself can be an alert element or just a hidden text that you show when an ID doesn’t match.
Thanks Gaby! I won’t get to try this until Monday but certainly sounds like it will work well. Might try it in reverse with the RG hidden and only show if…to avoid the possible data flash. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!!
