Database

Get Data

Retrieve an entry from a table.

Get Multiple Data

Retrieve multiple entries from a table.

Save Data

Save an object to a database table.

Save Multiple Data

Save multiple objects to a database table.

Update Data

Update an entry in a table.

Update Multiple Data

Update multiple entries in a table.

Delete Data

Delete an entry from a table.

Delete Multiple Data

Delete multiple entries from a table.

Count Records

Count records matching your filters without returning the records themselves. Choose a table, add any filters and set a Return as name such as open_orders. The result is a number, including 0 when nothing matches.

In this example, the test uses a sample table containing four matching orders and returns 4.

Has Record

Check whether at least one record matches. For example, look for a registration with the same event and email before deciding what to do next. The result is true or false.

This test found a matching sample order, so its result is true.

This is useful for decisions, but does not prevent two simultaneous requests creating duplicates. Use a unique index when duplicates must be prevented.

Add or Update Record

Find a matching record and update it, or add a new record if none exists. Choose a table, define filters that identify the record, and supply the values to save.

For example, match a product by its unique product code and save its latest description and price. Use a unique index on the matching field when it identifies a single record.

This sample matches an order by reference. Supply the values to save below the query.

The test returns the saved order, including its reference and amount.

Increment or Decrement Field

Change a number field by an amount. An amount of 1 increases it by one; -1 decreases it by one. Choose the matching record, the number field and the amount.

This command is useful for counters and stock changes because it applies the change directly, rather than separately reading a number and saving a replacement. Decide how your workflow should handle missing records and values below zero.

Here, the command finds ORDER-1001, increases its amount by 2, and returns the record After change. Use a negative Change by value to decrease the amount.

Return selected fields and related records

In Get Data or Get Multiple Data, use the Output tab to choose Fields to return. Leave the selection empty to return the ordinary complete result. For a small product list, select just the name and price.

Use Related records to include a matching customer, category or other record. Select the related table, the matching fields, the output name and whether to return one record or a list. See Related records.

Summarize Records

Summarise matching records with a count, total, average, lowest or highest value. Optionally choose Group by to produce a summary for each category, customer or other field. See Summarise records.

Database Transaction

Use Database Transaction to group supported database commands so their changes succeed together. If the block fails, its changes are rolled back. See Save changes together for limitations and examples.

External Database Query

Read records from a saved external database connection. Select the connection, provide a query, and bind changing values through Parameters. See External database connections.

Run events after record changes

Use Settings → Database Triggers to run a published event after a live workflow command creates, updates or deletes a record. See Database change triggers for setup, input values and limits.

Step-by-step guides

For examples and setup details, see Summarise Records, Save Changes Together, and External Database Connections.