Save a result for this flow

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Save a result for this flow:

It means storing the output or outcome of a specific flow run. This is useful for tracking user responses or decisions.

How to Create a Save Flow Result in Glific:

1. Add a New Step:

   • In your flow, add a new node after collecting user input.

2. Select "Save Flow Result":

   • Choose the Save Flow Result option from the dropdown.

3. Configure the Result:

   • Result: Enter a unique name (e.g., user_rating).

   • Value: Use an expression like @(input) to save the user's response.

   • Category (Optional): Add a category like Rating.

4. Save and Continue:

   • Click OK to save the configuration and proceed with the next step in your flow.

This step allows you to store specific data when a contact reaches a particular point in a flow.

1. Result:

   • Enter a unique name for the result, which you can reference later using @results.
   • You can either select an existing result or create a new one.

2. Value:

   • Specify the value to be saved for the result.
   • You can use expressions to dynamically set the value, like @(title(input)).
   • Leaving this blank clears any previous value.

3. Category (Optional):

   • Use this to categorize the result, e.g., if the value is 17, the category might be Young Adult.

Example 1:

• If a flow collects a user's feedback rating as "4", you can save the result as feedback_rating with the value 4. You can then use @results.feedback_rating in subsequent steps to reference this value.

You want to collect user satisfaction ratings (1 to 5) after a support interaction.

Flow Steps:

1. Ask for Feedback:

   • Send a message: "How would you rate your experience with us on a scale of 1 to 5?"

2. Capture User Input:

   • Use a "Wait for Response" to collect the rating.

3. Save the Result:

   • Use the "Save Flow Result" with the following configuration:
   • Result: user_rating
   • Value: @(input) (to capture the response)
   • Category: Rating (optional)

4. Acknowledge:

   • Send a thank-you message: "Thank you for your feedback! Your rating of @results.user_rating is noted."

How It Works: - When the user responds with a number (e.g., "4"), it gets saved as user_rating with a value of 4. - You can use @results.user_rating later in the flow for analysis or follow-up.

Example 2:

• Want to gather registration details, including preferred sessions and dietary preferences.

Flow Steps:

1. Welcome Message:

   • Send a message: "Welcome to our upcoming virtual event! Let’s get you registered. Could you share your name?"

2. Capture Name:

   • Use Wait for Response to get the user’s name.

3. Save the Name:

   • Use Save Flow Result with the following configuration:
   • Result: user_name
   • Value: @(input)
   • Category: Registration

4. Ask for Session Choice:

   • Send a message:
   • Which session are you most interested in? Options: Tech Innovations, Social Impact, Career Growth.
   • Use Wait for Response to capture the choice.

5. Save the Session Choice:

   • Use Save Flow Result with the following configuration:
   • Result: session_preference
   • Value: @(input)
   • Category: Event Details

6. Dietary Preferences (for On-site Attendees)- Check Attendance Type:

   • Send a message: Will you be attending virtually or on-site?
   • Use Wait for Response to get the answer.

7. Save Attendance Type:

   • Use Save Flow Result with the following configuration:
   • Result: attendance_type
   • Value: @(input)
   • Category: Event Details

8. Conditional Question:

   • If @results.attendance_type is "On-site", proceed to Step 9.
   • If "Virtual", skip to Step 11.

9. On-site Specific Information- Ask for Dietary Preference:

   • Send a message: Please let us know your dietary preference: Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Vegan.
   • Use Wait for Response to collect the preference.

10. Save Dietary Preference:

    • Use Save Flow Result with the following configuration:
    • Result: dietary_preference
    • Value: @(input)
    • Category: Event Details

11. Send a personalized message:

    • "Thank you, @results.user_name! You are registered for the event. You have chosen the @results.session_preference session and will be attending @results.attendance_type. @if(@results.attendance_type == 'On-site') Your dietary preference is @results.dietary_preference."

How It Works:

• This flow dynamically adapts to whether the user is attending virtually or on-site.

• The data collected can be used to send personalized event reminders and follow-up messages, making the experience more tailored and efficient.