How to Forward Data Back to the Trigger Application After Workflow Execution Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Connect to forward data back to the trigger application after workflow execution with this detailed tutorial.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Data Forwarding

To forward data back to the trigger application after workflow execution, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. You can sign up for a free account at the Pabbly Connect website, which allows you to create workflows and automate tasks seamlessly.

Once you have signed up, log in to your account and navigate to the dashboard. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start setting up your automation process. Give your workflow a name, such as ‘Data Forwarding to Source’, and click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Setting Up the Trigger Application in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger for your workflow using Pabbly Connect. The trigger will be based on a form submission from Pabbly Form Builder. Select Pabbly Form Builder as your trigger application and choose the event ‘New Submission’. This event will initiate the workflow when a user submits the form.

• Select the trigger application: Pabbly Form Builder
• Choose the trigger event: New Submission
• Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect

Now, go to your Pabbly Form Builder dashboard, select the form you created for event registration, and navigate to the integrations settings. Here, you will add the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect to enable data capture from form submissions.

3. Capturing Form Submission Data

After setting up the trigger, it’s time to capture the data from the form submission. Go back to Pabbly Connect and click on the ‘Recapture’ button to fetch a test submission. Fill out the form with test data and submit it.

Once the form is submitted, Pabbly Connect will capture the response and display it in the workflow. You’ll see the data fields populated with the information you entered, which will be used in the next steps of your automation.

4. Generating a Ticket ID Using Number Formatter

Next, you will generate a unique ticket ID for each registrant using the Number Formatter feature in Pabbly Connect. Search for the Number Formatter action and select the ‘Spreadsheet Formulas’ option. Use the formula ‘RANDBETWEEN’ to generate random integers between 100 and 200.

• Select the action event: Spreadsheet Formulas
• Enter the formula: =RANDBETWEEN(100,200)
• Save and send a test request to obtain a random ticket ID

After successfully generating the ticket ID, you will use this data to send information back to the trigger application.

5. Forwarding Data Back to the Trigger Application

To complete your workflow, you will use the Data Forwarder feature in Pabbly Connect. This feature allows you to send the processed data back to the source application after the workflow execution. Select the Data Forwarder action and choose the event ‘Return Workflow Response to Source’.

In the JSON format, map the relevant fields such as the first name, last name, and ticket ID. This will ensure that the information is displayed on the thank you page of the form submission.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively use Pabbly Connect to forward data back to the trigger application after workflow execution. This integration not only enhances user experience but also streamlines your automation process.