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Contains Odata Query - Outlook Get Contacts Conector

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Hello,

 

I am trying to use a "Contains" syntax using the substring query for the ODATA filter in the Outlook Get Contacts Connector. I keep getting an error "An unknown function with name 'substringof' was found. Here is a screenshot of what I have set up

 

FlowSCSubstring.PNG

 

Any advice?

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    Re: Contains Odata Query - Outlook Get Contacts Conector

    Hi @GD20 ,

     

    Please take a try with "Filter Array" action to filter the items that you need.

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    Best regards,

    Alice       

     

    Community Support Team _ Alice Zhang
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    Re: Contains Odata Query - Outlook Get Contacts Conector

    Thanks @ScottShearer 

     

    Would you happen to know of a potential workaround?

  • ScottShearer Profile Picture
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    Re: Contains Odata Query - Outlook Get Contacts Conector

    @GD20 

    It appears as though that not all connectors support all of the same OData functions.  I can't find documentation on the Get Contacts action as it relates to OData filters, but it would not be surprising if substringof is not supported.

     

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