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Object Create

The Object Create node allows you to create a new JavaScript object in your Magick spell. It’s a fundamental node for working with data in a structured format.

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Inputs

  • flow (required): The input flow that triggers the creation of the new object.

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Outputs

  • flow: The output flow after the object has been created, allowing you to chain further actions.
  • object: The newly created JavaScript object.

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Configuration

  • hiddenProperties: An array of property names that should be hidden from the node’s configuration interface. By default, this includes ["hiddenProperties", "valueTypes", "valueTypeOptions"].
  • socketValues: An array specifying the types of values that can be added as properties to the object. The default value is ["string", "array", "boolean", "integer"].
  • socketInputs: An array where you can define the names and types of the object’s properties. Each array element should be an object with name and valueType properties.

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Usage

  1. Add the Object Create node to your spell.
  2. Connect the input flow to the desired trigger or previous node’s output.
  3. In the node’s configuration panel, click the ”+” button to add properties to the object.
  4. For each property, enter a name and select a type from the dropdown (string, array, boolean, or integer).
  5. Enter the desired values for each property.
  6. Connect the object output to other nodes that need to use the created object.
  7. Connect the flow output to the next action you want to perform after the object is created.

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Example

Here’s an example of how to use the Object Create node to create a user object:

  1. Add an Object Create node to your spell.
  2. Configure the node with the following properties:
    • name (string): “John Doe”
    • age (integer): 30
    • email (string): “john@example.com”
    • subscribed (boolean): true
  3. Connect the object output to a Debug node to log the created user object.
  4. Run the spell and check the debug output to see the created object: 
    {
  "name": "John Doe",
  "age": 30,
  "email": "john@example.com",
  "subscribed": true
}

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Best Practices

  • Use meaningful names for your object properties to keep your spell easy to understand.
  • Be mindful of the property types you choose. Make sure they match the expected data format.
  • If you have many properties, consider breaking them down into smaller, more focused objects to improve readability and maintainability.

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Common Issues

  • Forgetting to connect the flow input can prevent the object from being created.
  • Incorrect property types can lead to unexpected behavior when using the object in other nodes.
  • If you don’t see your desired property type in the dropdown, make sure it’s included in the socketValues configuration array.