JSON encode transform function

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Introduction

The JSON encode transform function is encode incoming values as JSON. For example, you might have product data in a string:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

{"last_fruit":"apples"}

...and need to encode the values for pushing to the destination system:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

{"last_fruit":"\"apples\""}

Although this is listed as a string type transform, in fact any data type can be encoded.

Adding a last word transform

Step 1\ In your process flow, access settings for your map shape:

 

Step 2\ Select the add transform icon for the required mapping rule - for example:

 

Step 3\ Click the add transform button:

 

Step 4\ Click in the name field to access a list of all available transform functions, then select JSON encode from the string category:

 

Step 5\ Click the add field button:

 

Step 6\ Click in source fields and select the source field to be used for this transform:

 

Step 7\ Accept your changes:

 

Step 8\ Save the transform. You'll notice that the transform icon is updated to indicate that a transform function is present for the mapping row - for example: