Unable to find custom field in workflow condition "Value Field"

[Javier Peraita]

Hello,

I am trying to set a condition for the custom field "CE". The transition should only happen in case CE >= 1. We have set this condition in other workflows in the past, but when we try to type CE in the field section it does not show up: there is a limited list of custom fields but CE is not one of them.

Can someone assist with a solution? Thank you!

[John Funk · Accepted solution]

Hi Javier,

It's probably there but there are a lot of other fields that include those two characters and so they are showing first.

If you scroll down on the list, do you still not see it? 

If not, I would suggest you rename the field so it has some more meaning and stands out. 

If this is a number field, maybe even call it CE Number or CE # - then you should be able to find it with the search. 

[Javier Peraita]

Hello @John Funk

I have scrolled down the list but it still does not show up. We had already thought of changing the name, but the problem is that this field already affects 20+ conditions in other workflows and 10+ automations, so it is not the ideal solution.

Any other solution in mind?

[John Funk]

One option might be to put a period at the end of the time - just long enough to be able to select it for the Condition. Get the workflow updated and then change the name back. I would do that after hours though so that other automations or workflows using it would not be hit during that time. Not sure how dangerous that would really be either. So try that at your own risk. 

Another option would be to create another custom field and not put it on any screen. Then copy the CE value to it when it is created/updated. Then use that new field in your Condition. 

Neither option is good. I would probably risk the first one though.