Canvas Area

Canvas Area

Overview

The Canvas Area is the main working space in the Flow Designer/Editor. Use it to visually design, build, and manage automation flows by placing and connecting flow units in a logical sequence.

Key characteristics of the Canvas Area

  • Visual workflow design — Displays the entire flow in a graphical format so you can see the execution logic and sequence at a glance.
  • Drag-and-drop interface — Lets you drag flow units (Start, Trigger, Decision, Mapping, HTTP Call, and others) from the palette and drop them onto the canvas.
  • Flow connectivity — Lets you connect units with directional links that define the execution path and data flow between steps.
  • Real-time editing — Reflects every change you make in the flow logic immediately, whether you add, remove, or rearrange units.
  • Zoom and navigation controls — Supports zooming, panning, and screen-fitting so you can work efficiently with simple and complex flows alike.
  • Validation and visual cues — Highlights errors, warnings, and incomplete configurations so you can spot issues at design time.

Working in the Canvas Area

Use the canvas to assemble a flow:

  • Drag any unit from the Flow Units tab onto the canvas to add it to the flow.
  • Click a unit on the canvas to open its configuration options for editing.
  • Connect units with directional links to define how data and control move between steps.

Toolbar

The toolbar at the top of the canvas gives you quick access to common actions without leaving the workspace. Use the toolbar to:

  • Control layout and alignment.
  • Zoom and navigate the canvas.
  • Undo and redo recent changes.
  • Manage flow-level operations such as inserting breakpoints and running the flow.

Related articles

  • Toolbar — quick reference for canvas toolbar actions.
  • Flow Units — full list of flow units you can place on the canvas.

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