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Using outputs from previous steps and save data as variables for next steps

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Hi

 

I defined flow on which I am creating an Opportunity from a qualified lead (Sales Hub).

Once Opportunity is created, I am getting as a response a json: 

 

"@odata.context": "https://org511d6f6a.crm4.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.1/$metadata#opportunities",
"value": [
{
"@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Dynamics.CRM.opportunity",
"opportunityid": "0c16019e-2e09-ee11-8f6e-000d3aabcc45"
}
]
}

 

I would like to keep the opportunityid as a variable for a later use 

(Copy Contact/Account from the originate Lead into the new Contact)

 

I know I have to use expression but I have some issues with the correct syntax.

 

Can you please advise.

 

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  • lbendlin Profile Picture
    lbendlin 8,479 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    Something like this

    lbendlin_0-1686619215651.png

     

    Note: For some weird reason my Power Automate would not accept "@odata..." but works fine with "odata". no idea why.

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    Community Power Pla... on at

    Thanks! I will try the Initialized variable step.

     

    if I understand correctly, you screenshot includes static input for the Compose, I would like to use the data which retrieved from previous step, I tried the following before your reply. what should I change?

     

    Liorco_0-1686639716812.png

     

  • lbendlin Profile Picture
    lbendlin 8,479 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    Ignore the Compose step - that was just a way for me to use your sample data.  Your "Set variable"  step needs to parse the output of the step that produced the JSON.

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