DECLARING/SETTING VARIABLE IN TRANSLATION

[Stewart]

I need to check multiple repeating fields/segments for a value.  If the value exists in any these segments I need to send the message on, otherwise I need to stop/kill it.  Is it possible to declare a variable, set the variable and then perform an if on the now set variable?

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[Rob Abbott]

yes.

 

copy =value –> @varname

copy =0 –> @value_exists

 

inside your iterate,

if path eq @varname

copy =1 –> @value_exists

 

after your iterate,

if @value_exists eq =0

SUPPRESS

Rob Abbott
Cloverleaf Emeritus

[Jim Kosloskey]

Another way:

SUPPRESSS Action at the beginning of your Xlate followed by the ITERATE.

Inside the ITERATE do the test. If true, build your outbound message then issue a CONTINUE Action (to cut the message) and BREAK Action to get out of the ITERATE else just issue a BREAK Action.

Given the stated situation I don’t think you need a variable.

email: jim.kosloskey@jim-kosloskey.com 29+ years Cloverleaf, 59 years IT - old fart.

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