Convert text to list for set in branch

[Angel]

Hi 

We need get the accountId from a {{fieldChange}} of multiuser picker, I used {{fieldChange.from}} to get this string of the accountId "[12352sdfg, 123424dfg5, 2436fdh]".

Would I convert this string to a list that I can set in branch?  

We have Jira cloud 

Thanks

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Angel 

The smart value {{fieldChange.from}} is returning the list of values as text in this case, and you want a list to branch over.

And so text functions are needed to clean-up the value before splitting it back into a list:

{{fieldChange.from.substringBetween("[", "]").split(",").trim}}

Please note well there is a trim function on the end to remove any stray spaces from the original list items.

And also...I recommend experimenting to try things and only writing to the audit log rather than updating work items.  This is a good way to quickly learn what is possible and build up your automation knowledge and skills.  And, it will save time rather than writing a community question and waiting for responses.

Kind regards,
Bill