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Add a Get Entity Attributes action

Use the Get Entity Attributes action to get the attribute values of an entity instance to a form or control.

  1. On the Form Modeling bar, click Actions.
  2. On the Actions page, click Add Generic Add.
  3. On the Type list, select Get Entity Attributes.
  4. Enter a Name and Description for the action.
  5. Optionally, configure a unique action for each language separately. See Configure multilingual actions for a form or control for more information.
  6. On the Entity list, consume the required entity definition. All attributes of the selected entity appear in the table.
    Note This list is unavailable when you use this action in a Create Entity Instance form.
  7. Consume the required form field, form variable, or global variable in the Session ID box.
    Note To get a session ID, you must add a Logon form to the site. See Build a Logon form.
  8. Consume the required form field, form variable, or global variable in the Instance ID box.
  9. Map attributes using dynamic or static values.
  10. Click OK.

    The newly created action is added to the table.

  11. Click Save.
  12. Associate the action with the control to trigger this action. To call the Get Entity Attribute action upon form load, associate the action with the form. See Associate an action with a form or control.