The Rule Node in Cobalt enables users to define conditions that must be met for further execution within a workflow. By adding rule nodes along with start nodes and app nodes, users can add conditional logic that executes different paths.

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Node Functionality

Rule node acts as a method to create conditional brances in the workflow. It:
  • Evaluates the conditions;
  • Creates two possible paths based on conditions (true/false); &
  • Routes the data according to conditions;

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Steps to use Rule Node

To utilize the Rule Node effectively, follow these steps:
1

Create Workflow

Begin by navigating to the respective app and creating a new workflow. Add an event and publish the workflow to make it operational.
Learn more about Workflows here.
2

Add Rule

Within the workflow, add a rule node as per your requirement along with other nodes to define the workflow flow.
3

Define Rule Condition

Configure the rule node by selecting the appropriate rule condition. First, select the Condition Rule for the node which can either be Match Any Condition or Match All Conditions.In Compare Values of, click on + Map Fields and specify the variable, operator and value for the condition.
Multiple Conditions can be applied in a single node by clicking on + Map Fields button.
The Rule Node offers various Operators or Conditions which you can use based on your requirement.
Rule Node in Cobalt If the specified rule condition is met during execution, the actions to be performed should now be added to the left node connect of Rule node which is for True otherwise connect to the right end. Rule Node Condition status in Cobalt