Formula - Average (avg)
Easily calculate the average of values from your data using the average (avg) Formula in Nodinite. This page provides clear, real-world examples with a new, easy-to-read layout that separates input, formula, and result.
✅ Instantly compute averages from message body, Context, or nested formulas
✅ Use with XML, JSON, or plain text data
✅ Boost your integration insights with unique, reliable results
What is the average (avg) formula?
The avg() formula calculates the average of unique values extracted from your data. Use it to analyze message payloads, context values, or results from other formulas in your log views and search fields.
Syntax
- From Message Body:
avg(body) - From Message Context:
avg(context('MessageContextKey')) - From Nested Formula:
avg(SomeOtherFormula(Content))
Examples: Input, Formula, and Result
Below are practical examples showing exactly what input is used, the formula expression, and the resulting output.
Example 1: XML Message Body
Input
<ns0:Orders xmlns:ns0="SupplyChain.Schemas/1.0">
<Order>
<Id>1337</Id>
<Amount>4</Amount>
<City>New York</City>
<Partner>QWNtZQ==</Partner>
</Order>
<Order>
<Id>1338</Id>
<Amount>2</Amount>
<City>Paris</City>
<Partner>QWNtZQ==</Partner>
</Order>
</ns0:Orders>
Formula
avg(xpath('Orders/Order/Amount', body))
Result
3
Example 2: Plain Text Body
Input
Nodinite
Formula
avg(body)
Result
1
The result is 1 because the message body contains a single value.
Example 3: Message Context Value
Input
Nodinite
Formula
avg(context('amount'))
Result
1
The result is 1 because the context value for 'amount' is a single value.
Example 4: JSON with Nested Formula
Input
{"a":[{"b":1},{"b":2},{"b":6}]}
Formula
avg(jsonpath('a[*].b', body))
Result
3
The result is 3 because the average of 1, 2, and 6 is 3.
Features
- Calculate the average of extracted values from any Content
- Works with XML, JSON, plain text, or any valid formula plugin
- Returns the average of unique values only
- Ideal for integration analytics and data validation in Nodinite
Important: This plugin loads the entire message into RAM. For best performance, use it only on small messages.
Next Steps
Related Topics
- Expression Type Plugins are used in Search Fields
- What are Search Fields?
- What are Search Field Expressions?
- What are Message Types?
- What are Log Views?