Request for Flexible Variable Handling in OpenAI API

If I were to prompt this in 4o mini it would still run if a field were missing. I’ve noticed with Clay’s OpenAI API (I think this is the case with other LLM’s also), that if we are missing 1 out of a few variables it is not going to run the row. For example if I have a ton of variables per screenshot below, the row won’t run if the “industry” variable is missing. There should be an option to run even if not all variables are present. In my case the industry variable doesn’t make a HUGE difference but when it is there I would like to consider it

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To run rows even when some variables are missing, you can use conditional runs in Clay. Here's how: 1. Open the Prompt Editor for your OpenAI API configuration. 2. Look for the "Required to Run" toggle next to each field. 3. Disable this toggle for variables that aren't crucial, like "industry". 4. Use AI formulas to create custom conditional run criteria. This setup ensures the enrichment runs even if non-essential fields are empty. For more control, you can create a formula that only skips rows when truly critical data is missing. If you need further assistance, please request human help by clicking "Talk to a person" in this chat.
Sources: Referencing dynamic data from other columns | Documentation | Clay University Enrow integration overview | Documentation | Clay University AI Formulas + Conditional Runs [Automated Outbound] - Clay University
kushagra
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turning off the blue toggle for variables that are not always present should fix it
Pierre P.
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where is that?
Pierre P.
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Oh lol
Pierre P.
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found it
kushagra
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haha yeah
Pierre P.
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i’ve been using Clay for 2.5 years
Pierre P.
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and never knew this was a thing
Pierre P.
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lol
kushagra
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i ran into a similar problem and found it last year 😄
Pierre P.
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thank u sir!
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Pierre P.
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connect w me on linkedin: linkedin.com/in/pierrepatrouilard
Pierre P.
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always looking for Clay talent
kushagra
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awesome, see you there. 🙂
Tanvi R.
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Hey Pierre, thanks for reaching out and appreciate you jumping in Kushagra! You're right that turning off the blue "required to run" toggle will help make your prompt run even when certain inputs are missing. Here's how you can do this: Let me know if you have any other questions!
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