Loop Task

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Overview

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When to Use Loop Nodes

• Process multiple files or documents
• Handle lists of users, orders, or records
• Retry operations multiple times
• Generate multiple variations of content
• Batch process large datasets

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Adding a Loop Node

1. Drag the Loop node from the node palette onto your workflow canvas
2. Connect it to your previous task
3. Configure the loop settings in the properties panel

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Required Configuration

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Basic Settings

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Node Name

• Field: Node Name
• Required: Yes
• Description: Give your loop a descriptive name like “Process User Records” or “Retry API Calls”

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Iteration Type

• Field: Iteration Type
• Required: Yes
• Options:
  • Count: Loop a specific number of times
  • List: Loop through each item in an array

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Iteration Parameter

• Field: Iteration Parameter
• Required: Yes
• Description: This controls how many times the loop runs or what list to iterate through

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Setting Up Iteration Parameters

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For Count Loops

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Manual Entry

5

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Reference from Previous Task

setup_task.output.batch_count
get_config.input.retry_attempts

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For List Loops

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Basic Array Reference

data_fetch.output.users
file_processor.output.documents
api_call.input.items_to_process

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Object with Array Property

database_query.output.results.records
api_response.output.data.customers
user_data.input.profile.addresses

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Nested Object Properties

complex_data.output.response.users.active_users
report_data.output.analytics.metrics.daily_stats

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Using the Parameter Picker

1. Click the “Select Parameter” button
2. Choose the source task from the dropdown
3. Select whether you want an input or output parameter
4. Pick the specific field name
5. For objects, drill down to the array property you need

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Loop Flow Configuration

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Loop Start Block

• Field: Loop Start Block
• Required: Yes
• Description: The first task that runs inside each loop iteration
• UI: Dropdown showing available tasks in your workflow

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Loop End Block(s)

• Field: Loop End Blocks
• Required: Yes
• Description: The task(s) that can end each loop iteration
• UI: Multi-select dropdown for multiple possible end points

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Exit Block

• Field: Exit Block
• Required: Yes
• Description: The task that runs after all loop iterations complete
• UI: Dropdown showing available tasks

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Loop Structure Visual

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Practical Examples

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Example 1: Processing User List

• Iteration Type: List
• Iteration Parameter: user_fetch.output.users
• Loop Start Block: generate_email
• Loop End Block: send_email
• Exit Block: send_summary_report

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Example 2: Retry Mechanism

• Iteration Type: Count
• Iteration Parameter: 3
• Loop Start Block: make_api_call
• Loop End Block: check_api_success
• Exit Block: handle_final_result

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Example 3: Batch File Processing

• Iteration Type: Count
• Iteration Parameter: config.output.number_of_batches
• Loop Start Block: fetch_file_batch
• Loop End Block: process_batch
• Exit Block: consolidate_results

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Advanced Parameter Examples

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Simple Array from API Response

api_call.output.data

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Nested Array in Complex Object

database_query.output.results.users.active_list

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Configuration-Based Count

system_config.input.processing_parameters.batch_size

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Calculated Count from Previous Task

data_analyzer.output.metrics.recommended_iterations

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Common Validation Errors

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”Parameter must be an array”

• Problem: You selected List iteration but the parameter is not an array
• Solution: Choose a parameter that contains a list of items, or switch to Count iteration

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”Parameter must be a number”

• Problem: You selected Count iteration but the parameter is not a number
• Solution: Choose a numeric parameter, or switch to List iteration

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”Loop start block not found”

• Problem: The selected start block doesn’t exist in your workflow
• Solution: Create the task first, then select it as the start block

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”Circular dependency detected”

• Problem: Your loop configuration creates a circular reference
• Solution: Ensure the loop exit block connects to a task outside the loop

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Loop Variable Access

• __loop__.current_iteration - Current iteration number (starts at 0)
• __loop__.total_iterations - Total number of iterations
• __loop__.current_item - Current item being processed (List loops only)
• __loop__.is_first - True if this is the first iteration
• __loop__.is_last - True if this is the last iteration

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Best Practices

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✅ Do’s

• Use descriptive names for your loop nodes
• Test with small datasets before processing large lists
• Set reasonable limits for count-based loops
• Handle empty arrays gracefully in your workflow
• Use the parameter picker instead of typing parameter paths manually

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❌ Don’ts

• Don’t create infinite loops - always ensure your count is reasonable
• Don’t forget error handling - plan for what happens if an iteration fails
• Don’t use loops for single items - use conditional logic instead
• Don’t nest loops too deeply - consider breaking complex logic into separate workflows

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Troubleshooting

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Loop Doesn’t Start

1. Check that your iteration parameter actually contains data
2. Verify the parameter path is correct using the parameter picker
3. Ensure the previous task completed successfully

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Loop Runs Forever

1. Verify you’re using Count iteration with a specific number
2. Check that List iteration has a finite array
3. Ensure loop end blocks are properly connected

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Tasks Not Found

1. Make sure all referenced tasks exist in your workflow
2. Use the dropdowns instead of typing task names manually
3. Check that task names haven’t changed after configuration

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Related Features

• Conditional Nodes - Add logic to control loop behavior
• Variables - Store and reuse values across loop iterations
• Error Handling - Manage failures within loops
• Workflow Testing - Test your loops with sample data