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touser( value )
Converts a value to User.
ParametersCopy link to clipboard
| Keyword | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Any Type |
Value to convert. |
ReturnsCopy link to clipboard
User
Usage considerationsCopy link to clipboard
The value parameter accepts User, Text, Binary, People, and Array types.
When operating on arrays, it is not necessary to use apply with touser. If multiple parameters are passed, or one parameter is an Array, then touser will return a User Array.
ExamplesCopy link to clipboard
Convert a single valueCopy link to clipboard
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touser("john.doe")
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Returns john.doe.
Convert a list of valuesCopy link to clipboard
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touser("john.doe","jane.doe")
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and
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touser({"john.doe","jane.doe"})
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Both return {john.doe, jane.doe}.
Feature compatibilityCopy link to clipboard
The table below lists this function's compatibility with various features in Appian.
| Feature | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Portals | Partially compatible | Can be used with Appian Portals if it is connected using an integration and web API. |
| Offline Mobile | Partially compatible | Can be used with offline mobile if it is loaded at the top of the form. |
| Sync-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | |
| Real-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. |
| Process Reports | Compatible | |
| Process Events | Compatible |
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