Version: eXtendMobile 1.12.769 and above
Audience: eXtendMobile Admin

Overview

A Receiver Function allows you to automatically chain different actions together in eXtendMobile. When one function completes, it can pass its data directly to another function, creating a workflow for users.

For example: When you create a new customer record, eXtendMobile can then automatically open a contact creation form with that customer pre-selected.

The flow looks like this: Create Customer Function → New customer record created → New customer passed to Create Contact Function.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • eXtendMobile Admin access
  • An existing Create or Transform function set up as your initial function
  • Access to both the function you want to start with and the function you want to redirect to
  • Confirmed that your functions have the necessary fields for data passing

Configuration

Follow these steps to set up a Receiver Function:

Step 1: Edit the Initial Function

  1. Edit your starting Create or Transform function
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Step 2: Configure the Receiver

The configuration process differs slightly between platforms:
For eXtendMobile App:
  1. Find "Configure Receiver Function" in the list of actions

For eXtendMobile Web:
  1. Locate the "Configure Receiver Function" button in Advanced Settings

Step 3: Set Up the Connection 

  1. Configure your receiver settings
    1. Choose which Receiver Function should open after your initial function submits. This should be a Create, Update, or Transform function as it will be receiving data for processing.
    2. Select which Receiver Function Field should receive your initiating function's record ID
    3. For Single-Select or Multi-Select fields, choose the Label Fields used for display
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  2. Save your changes to the function

Video Demo

The video below demonstrates this example. We've configured a "Create Customer" function to work with the "Create Contact" Receiver Function. When Create Customer finishes processing, it automatically passes the new customer record to the Create Contact function—no manual step needed to define the linked customer. The contact is then automatically linked to the newly created customer.