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Read list entries

Shows the person several list entries: a catalogue, a schedule, search results. Each entry is sent as a separate message chain built from the template.

Settings panel of the "Read list entries" blockSettings panel of the "Read list entries" block

Settings

Choosing the list, "Search field", "Search type", "Additional filters", "Sort" and "Messages chain template" — as in the common settings. If "Search field" is not chosen, the block shows entries without searching — by filters only.

  • "Message before sending list" and "Message after sending the list" — text before and after the entries. They are sent only if entries are found.
  • "Enable Pagination" — splits the entries into pages. After the entries the bot writes "Page 1 of 5" and adds the << and >> buttons. After the last page comes the first one again.
  • "The number of records in the message" — how many entries to show at a time, from 1 to 10. Without pagination the person sees only the first entries.
  • "Page Select Command Template" — the phrase a person uses to go to a particular page. {n} is the page number: with the "Page {n}" template, the message "Page 3" opens the third page.
  • "Name of the list item selection button" — the caption of the button under each entry, "Open" by default. The button is available in Telegram, MAX, VK and the web chat.
  • "Shopping cart (legacy)" — the bot's old cart. For sales, use the "Shop: catalog" and "Shop: cart" blocks.
  • "Menu" — the block's buttons, for example "Back to menu".

Outputs

  • Buttons from "Menu" — the person pressed a button.
  • "Any other phrase" — the person wrote something else or pressed the button under an entry. Page navigation commands do not get here: the block handles them itself.
  • "Continue" — right after the entries are sent, without waiting for a reply.

If there are no entries, the bot sends "No Records Found".

Good to know

The button under an entry sends the bot this entry's ID — as a message from the person. It goes through the "Any other phrase" output. Connect this output to a "Read list entry" block for the same list and choose "ID" as its "Search field". This gives you an entry card with a detailed description.

Tip

Do not connect "Continue" on a catalogue: the bot will move on before the person has a chance to choose anything.