Select variable from the prompt

I have a select element.
I can then enter a text after which the API query is then searched for in the array.
Now I want to search directly in the backend using the API and can’t find the variable that takes over the text I just entered into the select field.

Hi @wolfgangBangert :wave:

In case you haven’t seen this, here’s a video tutorial on how to use the select element.

The select element should come with a component variable. If you rename the element here:

It makes it easier to bind it’s variable later:

Does that help?

If not, can you share a video of what you tried and where you’re stuck to help us help you?

hi Joyce,
That’s not what I mean. I would like to make an API call here and search in the backend. For this I need the variable from the select field. I entered the id here as a value, but I don’t need it here. The text that I enter must be in the variable. in my example: “Wiede”. But I can’t access this text as a variable anywhere.

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