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Append Processor
editAppend Processor
editAppends one or more values to an existing array if the field already exists and it is an array. Converts a scalar to an array and appends one or more values to it if the field exists and it is a scalar. Creates an array containing the provided values if the field doesn’t exist. Accepts a single value or an array of values.
Table 15. Append Options
| Name | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
yes |
- |
The field to be appended to |
|
yes |
- |
The value to be appended |
{
"append": {
"field": "field1",
"value": ["item2", "item3", "item4"]
}
}