[FR] Event Options: Data Types

[Sineos]

Me again 😇
It would be great if one can pass the data type on the event values. Currently only string is supported.

Again, many thanks 😃

[fellinga]

Hi,

yes the input field just takes a string value, but the node does check the value before it saves new timers - it will either remain a string, or gets converted to a number or boolean value. Are you missing anything specific?

Edit: Did a quick code review, seems that there is an issue with converting zero. I am gonna take a look at that later today.
Edit2: v1.15.2 now fixes the conversion of "0" to zero.

[Sineos]

I have two use cases where I would need boolean in one and a flow-context variable in the other.
Of course, it is all about "user comfort" since you can work around this with switch / change nodes. Also it is a bit my style to make sure in my flows to use the data types as they are meant to be and not the "universal" javascript string.

Maybe more or less "borrowing" the block from the injection node?

[fellinga]

Well user comfort is also to enter something, without thinking about data types at all, and still get the correct data type.

So the thing that is currently missing for you would be to send "flow." or "global." variables?

[Sineos]

I would appreciate following types:

• string
• number
• boolean
• flow.
• global.

Thanks 😃