Duplicate "if/then clause"

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We can duplicate a condition and duplicate an action, but i’m missing the possibility the duplicate the if/then clause.

Could this be added in the near future?

Thanks

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This is definitely a feature worth asking for, but I will add that I often just duplicate the entire trigger in these scenarios. Its the exact same amount of overhead, but I find that separating logic across multiple triggers has a key benefit-- I can use the trigger name as a better descriptor.

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Perhaps, this is a learned behavior from the missing feature, but worth sharing me thinks!

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Hi Bart, thank you for posting this – and Daniel for following up!

Could I ask what your use case is in duplicating both the trigger and the if/then clause? Are you copying the same logic to multiple parts of your app, or possibly also multiple apps?

We are working on the ability to write shared logic - wrapped in a Function call. Very exciting, and hopefully addressing some of the core pain points with copying logic.

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HI @OlgaStroilova

I have a use case, where I have 12 Variables to set.
There are three cases:

  • Output from connector function contains values for that area:
    → All 12 Variables get a value assigned from the Connector output variables
  • Output defines actively a default:
    → All 12 Variables get a “0”
  • No Output for that area available:
    → All twelve get an empty string “”

So it would be neat to copy the if/then and only switch the values un the right side, for the “if” and for all 12 Variables.

E.g.:
If:
Variable “check” is equal to “x”
Then:
Data Manipulation > Store > Variable > “value” > “input”
…
You only have to change “x” and “value” instead of building everything from scratch.

This (shortest possible) sample statement is at least 20 clicks.
copying this if/then would safe 15 of them (copy + 4)

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Hi Olga,

To give you an easy example. If entry 1 in a table is not empty, go to step 1. If entry 2 in a table is not empty, go to step 2 etc etc.

If you could copy/paste the if then clause, then you only need to make minor changes to each block.

I know you can copy and paste triggers (with a maximum of 100 triggers), but copy/pasting an if/then clause would be way more efficient.

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@danielpomeranz I do this same procedure and believe it’s definitely a habit built from the missing duplicate If/Then section feature…and to keep extensive triggers organized with titles/descriptions like you mentioned.

@OlgaStroilova to fully eliminate the need for many separate triggers in addition to duplicating If/Then sections Tulip should also add in the commenting within triggers feature to keep it organized as discussed in many other topics such as: Quality of life: Comments in triggers - Product Suggestions - Tulip Community