Get From Cache
  • 19 Mar 2025
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Step Details

Introduced in Version4.0.0
Last Modified in Version9.6.0
LocationSystem > Caching

Use the Get From Cache step to get a value from Cache. The Cache Instance Name needs to be the name that is associated with the desired cache. Cache Type Name can be the default Decisions cache or a custom cache found under System > Administration > Cache. The Key is how this cache will be accessible. 

In new versions the Cache Name and Definition are established at the Project level.


Properties

Cache (v9.6+)

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Cache NameProject level cache instances.---
Selected Cache DefinitionDisplays the definition of the chosen cache instance.---
Item TypeData type of the items to be added to the list.---
Select Cache at RuntimeRuntime selecting a cache is an advanced action and may create problems if the cache selected is not valid. Instead of this feature, we recommend using multiple cache steps with paths to each so that the configuration of your process is very clear.
Boolean

Cache Setup (prior to v9.6)

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Type NameSelect the Data type of the value being added to the cache. ---

Settings (prior to v9.6)

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Get Cache Type at RuntimeSet whether the Cache Type Name can be selected at Runtime or Design Time. Boolean
Cache TypePick the cache type. This is established in System > Administration > Cache.
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Inputs (v9.6+)

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Key
String

Inputs (prior to v9.6)

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Cache Instance NameDefine the name that will be associated with this cache.String
Cache Type NameDefine the cache type. This is established in System > Administration > Cache.String
KeyThe value by which this cache will be accessible.String

Outputs

PropertyDescriptionData Type
ValueThe data that is retrieved.
String


Step Changes

DescriptionVersionRelease DateDeveloper Task
Properties have changes across all Cache Steps.9.6January 2025[DT-042388]
Related Information

Articles:
Caching Overview
Cache Definitions

Example Labs:
Cache Flow Data


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