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Target Audience

- Business Analysts: Those who need to automate data extraction and processing tasks.
- Sales Teams: Users who require quick access to contact information for outreach and engagement.
- Developers: Individuals looking to integrate FileMaker data with other applications or workflows.
- Marketing Professionals: Users who need to manage and analyze customer information efficiently.

Problem Solved

This workflow automates the extraction of contact data from the FileMaker Data API, allowing users to efficiently retrieve and process large datasets without manual intervention. It reduces the time spent on data management tasks and minimizes errors associated with manual data entry.

Workflow Steps

1. Trigger: The workflow is manually triggered by the user.
2. FileMaker Data API Contacts: The workflow begins by retrieving contact data from the FileMaker Data API. It collects detailed information about contacts, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails.
3. Data Processing: The data received is processed to extract the relevant fields (e.g., first_name, last_name, email) using the FileMaker response.data node.
4. Return Data: Finally, the processed data is returned through the Return item.fieldData node, making it available for further actions or integrations.

Customization Guide

- Modifying Data Source: Users can change the connection settings in the FileMaker Data API Contacts node to point to a different database or layout as needed.
- Adjusting Returned Fields: Modify the functionCode in the Return item.fieldData node to include or exclude certain fields based on specific requirements.
- Adding Additional Nodes: Users can integrate more nodes to perform actions such as sending emails, updating databases, or triggering alerts based on the retrieved data.
- Error Handling: Implement error handling mechanisms to manage API call failures or data processing issues, ensuring the workflow runs smoothly.