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jeffrey_coleman
Helper ⭐️
September 22, 2015

Rules engine update ideas: Post to Chatter and Concatenate

  • September 22, 2015
  • 17 replies
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I've been building new rules to automatically provision accounts in Gainsight.The "Load to SFDC Object" action is really very useful!

But in doing that I've figured out 2 places where it's falling short:

1) I want to be able to build up a text string. Just like I do in the comments of CTA, I need to build up a string for a description or title. Right now I can only use a field I was able to get into the query. So back under Setup Rule, I'd love to be able to bring together multiple fields and static text to create a field I could then make use of.

2) I want to post to Chatter. In this particular instance, I'd like to post an update to the case I just created for the onboarding team. Ideally after creating a new record, the new record ID would be appended as an additional column in the results set. Then I could use that in the following action and post to that record's Chatter feed.

Both of these are easily achieved using Flows, but I'd love to keep all the logic in one place!

    17 replies

    sundar
    Expert ⭐️
    May 15, 2017
    We are planning to introduce a formula field option in Transformation task (A.K.A Aggregate task) in Bionic rules where you will be able to concatenate the string. This is in roadmap, will keep you updated on the ETA
    kraig
    Contributor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    May 15, 2017
    Thanks Sundar.  Can you comment on the estimated timing (months, years, etc.)? We're trying to decide if we can hold off, or if we need to find another solution now. Feel free to email me directly if you prefer. Thanks!
    sundar
    Expert ⭐️
    June 15, 2017
    This is part of our Fall release (Nov'2017) approx. I'll keep you posted on when the work starts on this. 
    kraig
    Contributor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    June 15, 2017
    Thank you Sundar.  We are anxiously awaiting this functionality.  If you need/want to understand our specific requirements in more detail, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.  
    jeffrey_coleman
    Helper ⭐️
    September 28, 2017
    Is it funny or sad when you go searching Google for how to concatenate in a bionic rule and find your own post? :-)

    Can't wait for the Fall update!
    jahnavi
    Contributor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    November 21, 2017
    is this  available in Sandbox now ? I would want to concat a date and string field to string field. Eg: Date: 11/20/2017, String=2 days, Output: 2 days, 11/20/2017
    jitin_mehndiratta
    Helper ⭐️⭐️⭐️
    November 21, 2017
    Jahnavi,

    You will be able to concatenate only string fields as of now. Date fields cannot be concatenated.

    Regards,
    Jitin