Get last utterance from user with vaSystem.getSearchText()

[MB Richards]

I know that the user's last VA utterance is stored in vaSystem.getSearchText() 

I am using this script within a Topic, so I can access that string, and I created the associated script variable.  But the variable "desc" is returning "null".  This seems straightfoward - what am I doing wrong?

Script:

(function execute() {
     var desc = vaSystem.getSearchText();
     return desc;
})()

Script Variable

desc

For example, within the topic, I want to save the string "I need admin rights" (typed after the greeting) as a variable:

Thanks in advance!

[MB Richards]

Ok, I have this working now - hope it helps someone else!

Script:  Bot Response (Orange) - to print vaSystem.getSearchText() value to screen

Script:

(function execute() {
     var desc = vaSystem.getSearchText();
     return desc;
})()

Script Variable

desc

Script:  Utilities (Black) - to save vaSystem.getSearchText() value as a VA variable

(function execute() {

      vaVars.user_typed= vaSystem.getSearchText();

})()

Script Variable

user_typed

[madhumithap2209]

Hi @MB Richards 

I am exactly facing the same issue while modifying in anything else topic. 

I tried in the same way you have mentioned. But, still vaSystem.getSearchText() returns null. I have attached all screenshots for your reference.

Your help on this would be appreciated

[MB Richards]

Hi @madhumithap2209 

After struggling with for so long, I also just found an example in the Search Fallback Topic.  Just look for the "User Search Text" node.  Make sure to add the Script Variable as well.

I hope this helps!

[madhumithap2209]

Hi @MB Richards ,

It is not working yet. I have attached the complete recording of what I have done. Could u pls check and revert.

Its better if you record and send the working flow