String Variable to Item in OH3

Setup, Configuration and Use Migration
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Hi all,

Are there any new ways to convert a string to an item in DSL rules in OpenHAB3. I have been trying to use the:

groupName.members.findFirst[ i | i.name == itemString ]

but having problems, and it doesn’t seem to be the most efficient way of doing it.

I’ve poked around a bit but haven’t been able to get the right combination of search terms.

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Well, it’s not new, but -

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sheesh - how did that not come up in any of my searches! Thanks!