Is it possible to use data gathered in a previous step as the Value in a Path step? I’m only seeing the option to type values manually.
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Zapier Paths - Existing info as value?
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Best answer by nicksimard
Hey Craig, I was able to use a Python code step as a workaround. I needed to execute a Path if a value from one step matched a value from another step.
For anyone who comes across this and who isn’t well-versed in code, you can also use a Formatter step (using spreadsheet-style formula) to compare two values, then output something like TRUE or FALSE depending whether there’s a match. More info can be found in our help docs (there’s a video there that covers the process around the 3-minute mark).
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+4- Zapier Solution Partner
Hi KeenanMock, you definitely can use data from previous steps in paths. There should be a popup under the field with the list of steps and the corresponding variables. Can you do a screenshot showing the field please?
+4- Zapier Solution Partner
Oh I misunderstood your previous question. The reason you aren’t seeing any options is because that is a filter field. The Zapier Filter app filter as well as the Zapier Paths filter don’t allow variables in the filter value field. Maybe there is another way to accomplish your goal. What are you trying to filter?
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Hey Craig, I was able to use a Python code step as a workaround. I needed to execute a Path if a value from one step matched a value from another step.
+11- Zapier Staff
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Hey Craig, I was able to use a Python code step as a workaround. I needed to execute a Path if a value from one step matched a value from another step.
For anyone who comes across this and who isn’t well-versed in code, you can also use a Formatter step (using spreadsheet-style formula) to compare two values, then output something like TRUE or FALSE depending whether there’s a match. More info can be found in our help docs (there’s a video there that covers the process around the 3-minute mark).
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