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Filter → Update Filter

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Overview

The 'Update Filter' operation in the Datto RMM n8n node allows users to modify existing filters by updating their name, description, criteria, type, and category. This functionality is essential for dynamically managing device filters within the Datto RMM platform, enabling users to refine device groupings based on specific attributes or conditions.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a filter to include devices with a specific operating system version.
  2. Modifying a filter's description to reflect its updated purpose.
  3. Changing a filter's category to better organize it within the system.

Properties

Name Meaning
Filter ID The unique identifier of the filter to update or delete.
Filter Name New name for the filter (leave empty to keep current name).
Description Description for the filter.
Filter Criteria Updated JSON object defining the filter criteria (leave empty to keep current criteria).
Filter Type Type of resource this filter applies to.

Output

JSON

  • uid - Unique identifier of the updated filter.
  • name - Name of the updated filter.
  • description - Description of the updated filter.
  • criteria - Criteria defining the filter's conditions.
  • filterType - Type of resource the filter applies to.
  • category - Category under which the filter is organized.

Dependencies

  • Datto RMM API key credential

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the 'Filter ID' corresponds to an existing filter to avoid errors.
  • Verify that the 'Filter Criteria' JSON is correctly formatted to prevent validation issues.
  • Check that the 'Filter Type' and 'Category' values are among the predefined options to avoid conflicts.

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