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Compose output float integer issue

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I was contacted by @Anonymous 
We have found an issue when using the output of the compose that has the following expression float(outputs('05.5.1_-_Hours')).

When using that output, for example adding to a variable, we have the following message:2019-11-01 15_49_48-Re_ Flow help.png

 

We have seen following in the code view, the original step had this code view:

{
"inputs": {
"name": "psa_hours",
"value": "@outputs('05.5.2_-_Convert_to_Floating_Integer')"
}
}
 
After changing the step by removing the output and adding again, the code view is: 
 
{
"inputs": {
"name": "psa_hours",
"value": "@outputs('05.5.2_-_Convert_to_Floating_Integer')?['2_-_CONVERT_TO_FLOATING_INTEGER_outputs']?['$']"
}
}
 
The workaround is typing the output code as an expression.
What could be the problem?
Thanks for the quick feedback.
 
Regards,
 
Frederik Bisback

 

 

 

 

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  • yashag2255 Profile Picture
    24,769 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Hey @frederikbisback 

     

    I have been trying to replicate this but am unable to. Referring to the error screenshot, can you confirm that the output that is being referred to is from the correct flow action. 

     

    For reference, you can check the below screenshot:

    dde3.PNG

    dde4.PNG

     

    It would be great if you can share a screenshot of the flow in edit mode. 

     

    Hope this Helps!

    If this reply has answered your question or solved your issue, please mark this question as answered. Answered questions helps users in the future who may have the same issue or question quickly find a resolution via search. If you liked my response, please consider giving it a thumbs up. THANKS!

  • frederikbisback Profile Picture
    222 on at

    2019-11-01 19_46_14-Edit your flow _ Microsoft Flow.png

    This is the flow.

     

  • yashag2255 Profile Picture
    24,769 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Hey @frederikbisback 

     

    Can you try replacing the expression in '05.5.2 - Convert to Floating Integer' compose action as 

    float(outputs('05.5.1_-_Hours'))

    and then select the output of this action in the next compose action and check if you face the same issue? 

     

    Hope this Helps!

     

    If this reply has answered your question or solved your issue, please mark this question as answered. Answered questions helps users in the future who may have the same issue or question quickly find a resolution via search. If you liked my response, please consider giving it a thumbs up. THANKS!

  • frederikbisback Profile Picture
    222 on at

    Hey, The expression was already 

    float(outputs('05.5.1_-_Hours'))
    The comment in the picture was not correct.
    2019-11-01 20_24_32-Edit your flow _ Microsoft Flow.png
    it stays the same when removing and adding the output
  • frederikbisback Profile Picture
    222 on at

    I have used a "Set variable

    2019-11-01 20_30_36-Edit your flow _ Microsoft Flow.png

    Maby you can test is with this.

  • yashag2255 Profile Picture
    24,769 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Hey @frederikbisback 

     

    This is weird. I followed the same steps but am not able to reproduce. 

     

    What is the datatype of the variable you set? Is it float? If so, Can you get rid of the second compose action and directly in the set variable action use this: rrr3.PNG

     Exp: 

    float(outputs('05.5.1_-_Hours'))

    Hope this Helps!

     

    Were you able to resolve? If this issue is resolved, please mark the response that helped you as 'Accept as Solution'. Answered questions helps users in the future who may have the same issue or question quickly find a resolution via search. If you liked my response, please consider giving it a thumbs up. THANKS!

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at

    Typing this in manually into the expression field works, the issue persists if you type and select dynamic content and type the expression.  When I created the flow yesterday typing and using dynamic content work.  From yesterday morning it stopped.

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