Mastering Item Mapping to Initial Module on Make.com

Have you ever wondered how to map items to the initial module of a scenario on Make.com? This is a common challenge that many users face, especially when dealing with complex scenarios involving multiple pages and posts. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to address this issue and provide some troubleshooting tips along the way.

The Problem

One of the common issues that users face is mapping a specific page within a module. This becomes even more challenging when trying to map individual posts within the initial module of a scenario. The image below shows an example of the FB pages: watch comments module that users often struggle with.

The Solution

The purpose of the “Watch Comments” module is to monitor and track new comments on a specific post. To do this, you need to enable the Post Id and choose the relevant post from the dropdown menu. Afterward, save your scenario and execute the module. It’s important to note that you can only access the data field for the next module once this module has been executed.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you're trying to create a trigger that watches all comments on all posts (including new posts) on your page, you might find that this is not possible with just the “Watch Comments” module alone. This is because you need to select a single post (without using the “Map” toggle, unless you have the ID of the post you want from somewhere else then you can use the “Map” toggle).

You might be able to use the Make API to clone an existing scenario that does that for a single post, when a new post is created - but that means one scenario per post on your page - which does not scale well.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while mapping items to the initial module of a scenario can be challenging, it's not impossible. With the right approach and understanding of the module's functionality, you can successfully map items and execute your scenarios. Remember, the key is to understand the purpose of each module and how they interact with each other within a scenario.

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