Setting up a Configuration Flow with Static Selection Options

Learn how to configure static fields in your configuration flow, define option values manually, and control how they appear in your widget interface.

The Static Configuration Flow type is used when you want to define a fixed list of options and their corresponding values manually. These options are predefined by you and appear to the user in the form of a dropdown list.

Configuring a Static Selector

In the Options section, go to the Selection Type setting and choose Static.

For example, if you’re defining a variable syncFrequency in your Data Mapper step, you can configure it as an array and manually add static options.

Setting Up Static Options

After selecting Static as your selection type, you’ll see the same general field options available for configuration:

Each item consists of:

• Option Label – The name displayed in the UI (e.g., “Once a Day”).

• Option Value – The value stored in the backend (e.g., 24).

You can add as many static values as needed. These will appear in the configuration as a dropdown list for users to choose from.

Example: Sync Frequency Variable

Let’s say you have a variable called syncFrequency.

• When syncFrequency is an array, you can manually define options such as:

  • Option Label: Once a Day → Option Value: 24

  • Option Label: Every Hour → Option Value: 12

This will be shown to users in a dropdown list when configuring the widget.

However, if your syncFrequency depends on another variable.

For example, if the label or value needs to be generated dynamically (like HubSpotToCin7), then you should define syncFrequency as an object variable and use a Dynamic Configuration Flow instead.

Your configuration flow is now set up with Static Selection, allowing you to define fixed option values that appear in dropdown menus. These static variables can be used in widgets or other flows wherever consistent, predefined selections are needed.

When to Use Static vs. Dynamic Config Flow?

Static Configuration Flows

Use when you want fixed dropdown options that don’t change (e.g., predefined sync frequencies or toggle options).

Dynamic Configuration Flows

Use when your options need to be fetched dynamically (e.g., pulling tables, files, or account data).