Filter List Step
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Step Details
Introduced in Version9.0
Last Modified in Version9.0
LocationData > List > Filter List

The Filter List step allows the user to put larger lists into the Rule Collection Filtering step. The Filter List step is at a higher level of performance, allowing for large amounts of lists to be executed through a simple rule quickly.  




Properties

The Filter List step can be found by navigating to Data > List > Filter List in the Toolbox of the Flow Designer. Information on the step inputs and outputs can be found in the table below.

Inputs

PropertyDescriptionData Type
TypeThe ListType of the List being filtered.Varies; dependent on the ListType Property.
FiltersThe filter(s) that the user desired to apply to their List.--
Input ListThe unaltered List that is being input into the step.Varies; dependent on the ListType Property.

Outputs

PropertyDescriptionData Type
FilteredListThe new List that has had the desired filters applied to it. Varies; dependent on the ListType Property.

Common Errors

If the List, Filters, or Type are not configured correctly, the user will receive an exception when they attempt to debug the Flow.

Exception Message:

Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Filter List 1[FilterListStep] in flow [Flow 1]: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at DecisionsFramework.Utilities.TypeExtensions.IsNullable(Type type) at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.BuildMappingData(FlowStateData data) at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData) --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

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