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Formula - concat

The concat formula in Nodinite lets you merge string values from message body, context, or even other formulas. This page provides a clear, step-by-step guide with practical examples, so you can quickly master string concatenation for your integration needs.

✅ Merge content from message body and context with ease
✅ Use nested formulas for advanced scenarios
✅ Enhance search fields and data manipulation in Nodinite


What is the concat formula?

The concat function combines two or more string values into a single result. You can use static text, message body, context values, or even other formula functions as parameters.


How does it work?

Each example below is structured in three clear steps:

  1. Input – The data or context you start with
  2. Formula – The concat expression you use
  3. Result – The output you get

Examples

Example 1: Concatenate static strings

Input:
No input required (static values only)

Formula:

concat('Formula', 'Plugin')

Result:

FormulaPlugin

standaloneParameters
Concatenating static strings


Example 2: Concatenate message body with static string

Input:
Message body:

Nod

Formula:

concat(body, 'inite')

Result:

Nodinite

firstParameterFromBody
Using body as the first parameter


Example 3: Concatenate body with itself

Input:
Message body:

Nod

Formula:

concat(body, body)

Result:

NodNod

body as Parameter
Concatenating body with itself


Example 4: Concatenate static value with context value

Input:
Context key id:

ination

Formula:

concat('Imag', context('id'))

Result:

Imagination

contextAsContent
Concatenating a static value with context


Example 5: Use a formula function as a parameter

Input:
Context key id:

{ "Id": 2 }

Formula:

concat(jsonpath('Id', context('id')), 'A')

Result:

2A

functionAsContextParameter
Using a formula function as the first parameter


Example 6: Advanced nested functions

Input:
Message body:

gmt

Context key id:

utc

Formula:

concat(touppercase(regex('gmt|utc', body)), touppercase(substring(0, 3, context('id'))))

Result:

GMTUTC

Nested Functions As Parameters
Combining values from both body and context

Message Context
Context value used in nested formula


Usage Tips

  • Use static strings, body, or context('key') as parameters
  • Nest other formula functions for advanced scenarios
  • Only use on small messages—this function loads the entire message into RAM

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