String Input
A simple block that lets you type and output plain text. Use it whenever you need a manual text value in your scenario (for labels, IDs, messages, API payloads, filenames, etc.).
📥 Inputs
This block has no inputs.
📤 Outputs
String This output provides the text currently entered in the control.
🕹️ Controls
Text A single-line editable field where you type the string. It shows a placeholder when empty and updates the block output when evaluated.
🎯 Features
Simple, focused UI for entering free text or identifiers.
Resizable horizontally to fit longer text.
Designed to be combined with data or export blocks for downstream use.
⚙️ Running mechanism
When the scenario runs, the block reads the content of the Text control and outputs it through the String socket. If the field is empty the block outputs an empty string. The output updates each evaluation so downstream blocks receive the latest typed value.
📝 Usage
Type the desired text into the
Textfield.Connect the block's
Stringoutput to any block that accepts text.Run the scenario — the typed value is provided downstream on each evaluation.
💡 Tips and Tricks
Use
Stringtogether withString Mergeto build structured messages (for example combining IDs, timestamps, or labels).Send the typed value to
REST API - PostorSend Mailto transmit text to web services or email.Convert multiple text fields into structured data via
Data to JSONbefore exporting withCSV Export.Store user input persistently using
Data Write LocalorData Write Globaland recall it later with the corresponding read blocks.Use
Data Memoryto freeze a previously entered string so it remains available even when upstream changes occur.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
If downstream blocks receive unexpected empty values, verify the
Textfield is not blank.For long texts, use horizontal resizing to ensure the full content is visible while editing.
When sending text to external systems, confirm the receiving block accepts the expected format (plain text vs. JSON).
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