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Formula - Field

Easily extract values from named fields in your log events using the field Formula in Nodinite. This page provides clear, real-world examples with a new, easy-to-read layout that separates input, formula, and result.

✅ Instantly extract values from pre-defined fields in log events ✅ Use with any supported field name, including MessageGUID, EventId, and more ✅ Simplify your integration and troubleshooting workflows

🎯 Design Note: The field() function provides access to standard Log Event metadata fields.

What does the field formula do?

The field formula extracts the value from a named field in a Log Event. Use it to access key metadata and message properties in log views and search fields.

graph LR A["Input: Log Event Field"] --> B["field('FieldName')"] B --> C["Result: Field Value"]

Examples

Below are practical examples showing exactly what input is used, the formula expression, and the resulting output.

Example 1: Extracting MessageGUID

Input - Example 1 

MessageGUID = ca8e3ab5-7359-4726-a9ca-1f594a4190a1

Formula Expression - Example 1 

field('MessageGUID')

Result - Example 1 

ca8e3ab5-7359-4726-a9ca-1f594a4190a1

Field values

Here's an example of Field values from the search field wizard modal.

Example 2: Extracting EventId

Input - Example 2 

EventId = 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Formula Expression - Example 2 

field('EventId')

Result - Example 2 

123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000

Field Value Example

Here's an example of extracting a value from a Field using the search field wizard.

Features

  • Extract the value from any named pre-defined field of a Nodinite Log Event
  • Supports all standard fields, including ApplicationInterchangeId, EventId, MessageGUID, and more
  • You can nest this operation with other formulas
  • Ideal for integration analytics and troubleshooting in Nodinite

Important

This plugin loads the entire message into RAM. For best performance, use it only on small messages.

How to use the field formula

To configure the Formula plugin with the field function:

  1. Select Formula as the expression type plugin
  2. Write the expression to use in the 'Expression' text area with the named Field to extract, for example, field('MessageGUID')
  3. The Fields and the Field Values are displayed in the Field Values tab
  4. The result is displayed

Extract field values

Syntax 

field('Name')

The field function requires the name of the field (case-sensitive) as a parameter.

Supported Field Names

Name Description
ApplicationInterchangeId Id for Application scope
EndPointDirection Endpoint Direction
EventDirection EventDirection
EventId Id of event (Guid)
LocalInterchangeId Id for local scope
LogDateTime The originating date time for the Log Event
MessageGUID The Id of the main body part (Guid)
OriginalMessageTypeName The name of the Message Type
TotalSize Size in bytes

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