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Franky_Ruyssch2
Franky_Ruyssch2
Level 4
August 9, 2019
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Detect empty field with velocity

  • August 9, 2019
  • 2 replies
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I need to know if a certain field in the database is empty or not to create an email link with velocity scripting

#if ( ${lead.mkt3497link3} != "" ) 

   #set ...

#end

Doesn't seem to work, although the field is empty it is selecting the if cause.

For debug reasons I have displayed the "content" of that empty field : the system displays "${lead.mkt3497link3}" as the value for the field. So the field is not evaluated, it seems...

What am I doing wrong and what is the correct way the check for empty fields.

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2 replies

SanfordWhiteman
SanfordWhiteman
Level 10
August 9, 2019

It sounds like you didn't check the field off in the tree in Script Editor.

The way you're checking is OK for a string, though I recommend you switch to 

#if ( $lead.mkt3497link3.isEmpty() ) ‍

to avoid surprises due to datatype mismatches. And also don't use ${formal} reference notation unless you're outputting something or are absolutely sure you need it, as it invites syntax errors.

    Caleb_Tupper
    Caleb_Tupper
    Level 1
    February 7, 2020

    Hi Franky,

    Not sure if you found a solution yet. We were running into a similar velocity scripting problem and found a way to detect a null value:


    #if(!${lead.insuranceExpirationDate})
    <p>True </p>
    #else

    <p>False</p>

    #end

     

    Hope this helps!

    Caleb TupperDigital Marketer and Data EnthusiastMarketo Certified Expert
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