Workflows Tips #21: Connecting Data to Search, Rearranging Fields, Reading JSON, and Online Meetup
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Published: 2022-08-29 18:48:24

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title: Workflows Tips #21: Connecting Data to Search, Rearranging Fields, Reading JSON, and Online Meetup
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date: 2022-08-29 04:22:05 UTC
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Welcome to another Okta Workflows Tips post. Read all other tips ⤵️
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In this post:

- Connect data to a table search card
- Rearrange card output fields
- Read JSON path with don-notation
- Online Meetup: 3 Workflow Automation Examples in 25 Minutes

## Connect data to a table search card

When using the **Tables – Search Rows** card to search a table you can connect data from any card that comes before it.

[![Connecting data for searching a table](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_tips21_search_connect_data.gif)](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_tips21_search_connect_data.gif)
<figcaption>Connecting data for searching a table</figcaption>

## Rearrange card output fields

If you prefer card output fields to be arranged in a particular order, click the **gear** icon and then use drag-and-drop to change the order.

[![Changing output fields order](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_tips21_card_output_fields_order.gif)](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_tips21_card_output_fields_order.gif)
<figcaption>Changing output fields order</figcaption>

## Read JSON path with don-notation

When you need to read a particular item in a JSON object, use **Object – Get** and **Object – Get Multiple** cards to read the item using a dot-notation syntax. **Object – Get** reads a single JSON value, and **Object – Get Multiple** reads multiple values.

[![Reading a single value with Object – Get card](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_howto_json4_array.png?w=782)](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflows_howto_json4_array.png)
<figcaption>Reading a single value with Object – Get card</figcaption>

[![Reading multiple values with Object – Get Multiple card](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflwos_howto_multiple2.png?w=782)](https://katzmax.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/workflwos_howto_multiple2.png)
<figcaption>Reading multiple values with Object – Get Multiple card</figcaption>

Read [How to Read a JSON Path With Dot-Notation in Workflows](https://dev.to/maxkatz/how-to-read-a-json-path-with-dot-notation-in-workflows-1627-temp-slug-6347442) how-to guide to learn about reading JSON values.

## Online Meetup: 3 Workflow Automation Examples in 25 Minutes

[Register](https://okta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K2GjP9ufQ2ijkAYZQERJVg) for our online meetup Wednesday, May 25 at 9 AM PT.

You will learn step-by-step how to build the following flow examples that are helpful in many automations:

- How to handle errors
- How to call a custom API action
- How to delete users

If you missed the live event, [watch a replay](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIid085fSVdvyK8F4xuk49EchBPmAVNHG) of this meetup on Okta’s YouTube channel Workflows playlist 🎞.

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Two resources to help you learn more:

📘 Try this step-by-step getting started tutorial: [Build Your First Automation With Okta Workflows: Notify When User Is Suspended](https://dev.to/maxkatz/build-your-first-automation-with-okta-workflows-notify-when-user-is-suspended-1l3p-temp-slug-2933517).

📺 Short how-to [Workflows videos](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIid085fSVdvyK8F4xuk49EchBPmAVNHG) to help you become a better automation builder.