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Posted on 4 Sep 2024 15:28:44 by SP-04091518-0 81
hi there,
 
I'm beginner with power automate, sorry if my post is a dumb one!
 
I can't get an array type output out of a compose action using a split fonction: the output is an array converted in string.
 
my fonction is written this way:
split(outputs('Html_en_texte')?['body'], variables('lineBreak'))
my output is this one:
" [\"weekly report - S36\",\"\",\"test_test_test (1)\",\"\",\"TVBRAS\",\"\",\"\"]"
 
and my input value is:
"body": "weekly report - S36\n\ntest_test_test (1)\n\nTVBRAS\n\n"
 
according to all post I've seen it should be an array.
 
any ideas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    SP-04091518-0 81 on 05 Sep 2024 at 08:19:36
    Compose raw output type is string instead of array
    i've solved the problem by by passing the compose action
     
     
    I use the split function directly as an input for the filter array action
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    SP-04091518-0 81 on 05 Sep 2024 at 07:15:58
    Compose raw output type is string instead of array
    here is a screen shot of my flow
     

    and the results I get:




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    David_MA 10,858 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 04 Sep 2024 at 17:53:51
    Compose raw output type is string instead of array
    In neither your screen shot or in your question you show what you are using in your variable. That could be the cause of your issue. How are you defining the variable lineBreak?

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