Learn about the built-in Aggregator Tool available in Flows.
This article contains the following sections:
- What is the Aggregator Tool and what does it do?
- What challenges does the Aggregator Tool address?
- How to Access the Aggregator Tool
What is the Aggregator Tool and what does it do?
The Aggregator Tool is designed to consolidate individual elements into an array. It allows for collecting and processing data from multiple sources or entries, combining them into a cohesive output.
Whether you're compiling sales data from different regions, aggregating feedback scores, or summing up totals, the Aggregator Tool simplifies the process of consolidating information into a single data point.
Note: In contrast, the Iterator Tool serves the reverse function by disaggregating the array back into its component elements. Learn more about this tool here: Iterator Tool
What challenges does the Aggregator Tool address?
The Aggregator Tool addresses common challenges like managing large datasets and manually combining multiple records. Without this tool, users might spend significant time and effort running complex queries or manually copying and pasting information into reports. With the Aggregator Tool, this process is automated, reducing human error and saving time.
Key challenges it resolves:
- Data fragmentation: Consolidates scattered data sources.
- Time inefficiency: Automates repetitive manual tasks.
- Human error: Minimizes mistakes caused by manual data entry.
How to Access the Aggregator Tool
After selecting the Flow where you want to utilize the Aggregator Tool, identify the specific steps within the Flow that require the application of your desired conditions.
You can then add a Tool by clicking on the "+" button underneath each necessary step. Clicking the "Tool" option will allow you to select from a range of different tools Flows offers, including the Aggregator Tool.
