Feeder Scripting

What is Feeder Scripting?

Feeder Scripting is a powerful feature to provide high flexibility towards data modelation. Based on JavaScript, it can be used in different parts of the Pentos Feeder. For example for fine-tuning import and exports in the frontend, or for attribute configuration in the backend. Native JavaScript functions, that do not manipulate HTML elements, can be used and customized functions be defined. For a better scripting experience, it is recommended to download and install the Notepad editor .

Please note that partially, the term also refers to scripting in JSON syntax. JSON is a text-based, language independent data format to transmit data between a server and web application in form of a data object consisting of attribute-value pairs. Mostly this is relevant for Feeder administrators.

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Quick Access JSON

• Mailing Expert Mode for Admins
• Using Complex Criteria
• Duplicate Check

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Quick Access JavaScript

• Elements
  • Sample Import Code
  • Sample Import Scenario
• Functions
  • Global Functions
  • Helper Functions
• Scripting with Dates
  • toDate() or toJavaDate()?
  • Working with Date Attributes (obj.get(…))
  • Comparing JavaScript Dates
• Scripts for Importing
  • Mapping by Column Header
  • Mapping by Script: Why the CSV column names matter
  • Sample Import Script (Manager Lookup)
  • Index-based Script (Lookup in another Data Object)
  • Key Value Map (Checking Permitted Values & Marking)
• Scripts for Exporting
  • Header-based Export Script
  • Index-based Export Script
• Scripts for Attribute Configuration
  • Creating an ImportID
  • Calculated Username
  • Two Fields Validation