Fixed Flow Units

Fixed Flow Units

Overview

The application provides fixed, trigger, and configurable units. These units are reusable building block of the Flow Designer/Editor that represents a single action or logic step in an automation flow. Each flow unit processes input data, performs a defined operation, and produces an output that can be used by subsequent units in the flow. Flow units are arranged in a logical sequence to design end-to-end automations and can be configured independently based on business requirements.

The Start and End units are the default units that are included in every flow. You cannot remove these units from the flow. 

Start Unit

Purpose: The Start Unit is the entry point of a flow in the Flow Editor/Designer. It defines when and how an automation flow is initiated and marks the start of execution. The start unit is mandatory for every flow. It is responsible for capturing initial input data, triggering the flow based on defined conditions or events, and passing control to the next unit of the flow.

Accessing Start Unit Properties

  1. The Start unit is the first unit of any flow. By default, the unit is present and cannot be deleted. However, you can modify its properties.
  2. To view/modify the unit property, click on the Start unit. Upon clicking the unit, a property panel opens below, and the unit gets highlighted.
  3. The property panel will open and display the Processing section. Please note that the start unit will not have the Input and Output sections in the property panel, as other units might.
  4. The panel displays the Port Assignment, User Settings, and Test Message tabs. You can switch between the tabs by clicking on them.

End Unit

Purpose: The End Unit is the last step in a flow. It shows where the flow stops and makes sure everything is finished properly before ending. It receives the flow's final output, does any closing tasks, and confirms whether the flow ended successfully.

Accessing End Unit Properties

  1. To view the unit property, click on the End unit. Upon clicking the unit, a property panel opens below.
  2. The property panel will open and display the Processing section. Please note that the end unit will not have the Input and Output sections in the property panel.
  3. A Processing section of the panel will display the Exposed Objects tab. The tab displayed a list of objects from which you can choose which object to publish as the automation's output.


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