Organizations and data

Extend nodes in Duaer

Most work uses built-in nodes. Prefer custom operations first; build a custom node or install a community package only when you will reuse the step.

Preferred order

Search built-in triggers and actions in the node panel.
When an app node lacks an API: use custom operations (HTTP Request + saved auth).
If you still need a reusable step: evaluate a community node (read risks first) or develop a custom node the way your instance supports.

Related to canvas nodes

How nodes connect and pass data is under Work with nodes. This page only answers where to extend when built-ins are not enough.

Questions

Do most Duaer users need to create nodes?

Usually no. Prefer built-in nodes and custom operations. Build a custom node or install a community package only when built-ins are not enough and you will reuse the step.

In this section

Canvas

Work with nodes in Duaer

In Duaer, a node is an entry point for retrieving data, a function to process data, or an exit for sending data.

Canvas

Connect nodes in Duaer

In Duaer, a connection establishes a link between nodes to route data through the digital organization.

Canvas

Add notes and documentation in Duaer

In Duaer, annotate your digital organizations using sticky notes.

Canvas

Markdown in a Duaer sticky note

In Duaer, sticky notes support Markdown. Headings, emphasis, lists, links, and code render as layout.

Structure

Convert to sub-organizations in Duaer

In Duaer, select nodes in your digital organization and convert them into a sub-organization.

Executions

Customize executions data in Duaer

In Duaer, add custom data to your executions with the Code node or the Execution Data node. You can then filter executions by this data.

Executions

Redact execution data in Duaer

In Duaer, control the visibility of execution data to protect sensitive information and meet compliance requirements.

Data

Understand Duaer’s data structure

Understanding how Duaer structures and passes data between nodes is fundamental to building digital organizations. This guide covers the data structure format and how data flows.

Data

Pin data in Duaer

In Duaer, during development, pin a node’s output so later tests reuse that data instead of fetching fresh data.

Data

Edit output data in Duaer

In Duaer, edit a node’s output in the JSON view so you can test edge cases without resending data from an external system.

Data

Use the UI mapper in Duaer

In Duaer, data mapping means referencing data from previous nodes. It does not include transforming that data.

Data

Work with files and images in Duaer

Understand and use binary data in Duaer.

Data

How items link across Duaer nodes

In Duaer, each output item includes metadata that links it to the input item (or items) that generated it, creating a chain you can follow backward.

Data

Fix item linking errors in Duaer

In Duaer, when you use .item to reference an earlier node, the run errors if the linking thread is broken or points at more than one item.

Data

Preserve linking in Duaer’s Code node

In Duaer, when referencing a previous node you need to know which item to use. Most nodes link automatically; in the Code node you sometimes set pairedItem yourself.