How-to Generate a Random Integer upon initiating a workflow

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Random Integers cannot be generated outside of a Case Statement. The case statement requires a triggering event of some kind, whether that is user input or Form Mapping. Below is an example of using form mapping to generate a Random Integer without user interaction.

First Step

You’ll need two text fields, one for the form mapping and the other for the formula.

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Second Step

Create a formula with a case statement that creates a Random Integer in all cases.

The isDefault() method checks if element4 (the text field with form mapping) is Empty.

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The Randint() method generates a random number between the first and second number provided as parameters.

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Third Step

The form mapping is set to map without parent value and sets the child (element4) to the string value entered in the field “Child form value” as soon as the workflow request is initiated.

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Fourth Step

Element 4 is just used to trigger the formula for the Random Integer. This can be hidden from the user with a Condition that Hides the Form item in all cases. Make sure to check the box to “Submit even if element is hidden”

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Expected Results

When the workflow is initiated you will see the random number generated automatically without human interaction.

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