Iterating Through Array - How to get value from Iterator?

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Hi there,

I’m iterating through an array. In that iteration I want to map a value from the array. (doesn’t everybody, lol?)

The iterator module only shows “Total number of bundles” and “Bundle order position”.

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If I use the field “Bundle order position” it just gives me a number (as expected from the name of it) but not the text.

If feel a bit stupid here :slight_smile:

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Hi! :waving_hand:

The fields you’re currently seeing, “Total number of bundles” and “Bundle order position”, are special system fields provided by Make.com to help you track your data while iterating through an array. These fields always return numbers, because:

  • “Total number of bundles” shows how many elements are in your array.
  • “Bundle order position” gives the index of the current element (1, 2, 3, etc.).

These are just metadata fields and not the actual content of your array.

:white_check_mark: How to get your actual data fields

:one: Open your Iterator module.
:two: In the “Array” field, make sure you select the correct output array from the previous module. It should look something like:
{{3.message.text}} (or whatever your previous module is named)
:three: Once correctly set, the Iterator will automatically recognize your array structure and provide actual data fields, such as:

  • Name: {{Name}} (e.g., John)
  • Email: {{Email}} (e.g., john@example.com)
  • Phone: {{Phone}} (e.g., +123456789)
    :four: Now you can map these real values into subsequent modules instead of just seeing numbers.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: This article might also help:
Make.com Iterator Module Help

Hope this helps!

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If you do not see the value collection in the Iterator module, a temporary workaround is to use the Tools “Set variable” module —

{{ 6.value }}

For more information, see https://www.make.com/en/integrations/util, and https://www.make.com/en/help/app/util in the help centre.

This has also been previously discussed here Iterator processes correctly but I can't map the results after - #7 by samliew

Hope this helps! Let me know if there are any further questions or issues.

— @samliew

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