When there are no new messages in the monitored Discord channel, Module 1 returns no data (i.e., zero bundles). Consequently, the scenario stops execution without triggering Module 2. I aim to configure the scenario such that even when Module 1 returns no data, Module 2 is still executed to send a default notification indicating the absence of new messages.
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In that case, you’ll need to use the Discord “List Channel Messages” module:
Returns the messages for the channel.
Then, add a router after the trigger module, one path for “has new items” and one path for “no new items”.
For more information, see https://www.make.com/en/integrations/discord, and https://www.make.com/en/help/app/discord in the help centre.
Hope this helps! Let me know if there are any further questions or issues.
— @samliew
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And how do I set the path for “has new items” and “no new items”? Is there a filter to use for this?
Also the “List Channel Messages” module is always giving out the newest message. No matter if it has already been checked before or not.
That’s what filters are for. Does the items provide a datetime variable or timestamp that you can filter with?
Here are some useful links and guides you can use to learn more on how to use the Make platform, apps, and filters. I found these useful when I was learning Make, and hope they might benefit you too —
Getting Started
- Help Centre | Tutorials – Make “Manual”
- Make Academy – Basics 101: Learn Make and get certified
Help Centre Basics
- Mapping – What is mapping? What can I map?
- Mapping with arrays – How to map items in an array
- Aggregate an array for mapping complex fields
- Date Format: tokens for
parseDate| tokens forformatDate - HTTP modules – Make a request, Get (download) a file
- Webhooks – Error Handling, Responding to webhooks
Articles & Videos
- Router Magic Formula - YouTube
- Error Handlers in Make - YouTube playlist
- Getting started with OpenAI - How to setup and use OpenAI (ChatGPT) in Make
- How to use Regex in Make - How to use pattern matching to extract the text you want
- Webhooks – Make Academy – tutorial on how to use Webhooks
If you require further assistance, my profile also has a couple of links to some resources that may help.
Hope this helps!
— @samliew