type DatabaseQuery = {
where?: FilterGroup
sort?: SortClause[]
limit?: number
offset?: number
}
type FilterGroup = {
logic: string // "and" or "or"
conditions: FilterCondition[]
}
type FilterCondition = {
type: string // "comparison" or "group"
columnId?: string // comparison only
operator?: string // comparison only: eq, neq, gt, gte, lt, lte, contains, not_contains, starts_with, ends_with, is_empty, is_not_empty
value?: string // comparison only
group?: FilterGroup // group only
}
type SortClause = {
columnId: string
direction: string // "asc", "desc" or "random"
}
Delete Matching Rows
BlockDatabases
Delete rows matching a query and return how many were deleted.
Inputs
DatabaseRequired
Select the database to delete rows from.
Limit
Maximum number of rows to delete (default: 100, max: 1000).
Example: 100
QueryRequired
Define filters to find the rows to delete.
Set up in the editor. The JSON format is under advanced documentation below.
Outputs
Deleted Count
The number of rows that were deleted.
Example: 5
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Advanced Documentation
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db_delete_matching_rowsInputs
| Field | InventScript name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Database | database_id | |
| Limit | limit | e.g. "100" |
| Query | query_json | JSON text |
query_json format: JSON text of type DatabaseQuery. Fields marked ? are optional.Outputs
| Field | InventScript name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Deleted Count | deleted_count | e.g. "5" |
Example InventScript
matchingRows := db_delete_matching_rows(Args{database_id: "...", query_json: `...`})
send_text_message(Args{
channel_id: trigger.channel_id,
message_content: "Deleted Count: " + matchingRows.deleted_count,
})
More databases blocks
Database Lookup (Single)Find a single row from a database matching your query. Returns the first matching row.Database Lookup (Iterator)Find multiple rows from a database and iterate over each one.Database Create RowCreate a new row in a database with the specified values.Database Duplicate RowDuplicate an existing row in a database by its ID.Database Update RowUpdate an existing row in a database with new values.Clear Row DataClear selected columns from a database row. Does nothing if the row does not exist.Clear Matching Row DataFind rows matching a query and clear selected columns from all of them.Update Matching RowsFind rows matching a query and update them all with the specified values.Database Delete RowDelete a row from a database by its ID.