Get Entity

1. Entity Selection on the UI

• The entity whose details the user wants to view is selected from a table or list.
• The Id information of the selected entity is retrieved.

2. Action Definition

• + ADD ACTION > OnClick / OnLoad > EAV > Entity > Get Entity

• Parameters are configured:

• Id: Symbol Picker > Selected Item / Form Component / Fixed
• IncludeAttributes: Fixed > true (optional)
• IncludeValues: Fixed > true (optional)

3. Using the Action Result

• The result can be displayed on the screen with a Set Value, Label, Dynamic Form, or custom element.
• Attributes can be edited by loading them into the Dynamic Form element.

1. The user clicks on a row in the entity list.
2. The Get Entity action runs.
3. The name, description, and all attribute and value information of the selected entity are retrieved.
4. This information is displayed in the form components.
5. The user can make the necessary edits.

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• Conditional Retrieval: Can be executed based on permission status or selection control.
• Automatic Data Distribution to Forms: Retrieved entity information can be distributed to different elements using Set Value actions.
• Caching: The action result can be cached using Set Variable to reduce repeated queries.

Technical Risks

• Invalid or Missing ID: The action fails if the ID parameter is empty or incorrect.
• IncludeAttributes / IncludeValues Performance: Data size may increase, especially if there are many attributes or values; use with caution on mobile devices.
• Attribute Incompatibility: Ensure that the retrieved attributes are compatible with the expected data type or format.

The Get Entity action is a powerful tool in Kuika for controlling entity-focused data flows, pre-filling forms, and preparing entity details for processing. Thanks to its flexible parameter structure, it can be used for both simple detail retrieval and comprehensive data preparation tasks.