Context: we create 4 different Instagram stories for one item with Creatomate based on the RSS input (which are received as urls. After that we upload those with a delay between each story.
Our problem: every time the stories are uploaded in the same order, would it be possible to shuffle the order? We know there is the formatter, however this only picks one random story/item (so there is a chance that next time it grabs the same random picked story).
Best answer by Troy Tessalone
Hi
Good question.
If you are looking to randomize an array’s items, then try using a Code step.
You can ask ChatGPT for the code to do the randomization. (may need to be tweaked to work in the Zap Code step)
Example: https://chat.openai.com/share/b8b1e8b2-bc63-420e-b9a8-e9802d3e6f59
let Set = inputData.Set;
if (Set) {
Set = Set.split(",");
}
let randomizeArray = (array) => {
for (let i = array.length - 1; i > 0; i--) {
const j = Math.floor(Math.random() * (i + 1));
[array[i], array[j]] = [array[j], array[i]];
}
return array;
};
let SetX = randomizeArray([...Set]);
output = [{Set, SetX}];
Is there another way?
We need to go from
To > Function or Zap that randomizes >
+8Hi there
In order for me to best assist you, can you please provide some additional information regarding the set up of your Zap (trigger and action(s) used)? A screenshot of those would be excellent in order to get a closer look and see what is and is not possible, or if there are any workarounds to be found!
Please omit any personal information from the screenshots.
Please see below the flow:
Additional information: at step 4 I select the images i want to use for the 4 different formats; It is the generated stories (step 6, 7, 8 and 9 > they provide a link as output) that i want to shuffle for the steps 11, 13, 15 and 17.
+8Apologies
Again, apologies for the inconvenience and hoping to hear back soon!
I believe these screenshots are the most valuable
Same for step 7, 8 and 9 (but different input fields leading to different generated outputs/urls
Step 11: (sending an email with the output/url from step 6) So step 13 has as attachment the output of step 7, etc… I want the outputs used to shuffle/randomize
Does this clarify?
+14Hi
Good question.
If you are looking to randomize an array’s items, then try using a Code step.
You can ask ChatGPT for the code to do the randomization. (may need to be tweaked to work in the Zap Code step)
Example: https://chat.openai.com/share/b8b1e8b2-bc63-420e-b9a8-e9802d3e6f59
let Set = inputData.Set;
if (Set) {
Set = Set.split(",");
}
let randomizeArray = (array) => {
for (let i = array.length - 1; i > 0; i--) {
const j = Math.floor(Math.random() * (i + 1));
[array[i], array[j]] = [array[j], array[i]];
}
return array;
};
let SetX = randomizeArray([...Set]);
output = [{Set, SetX}];
+9Awesome! So glad to hear Troy was able to get you and up running with his recommendations. 🎉
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