Flow action node

Flow action node

What is it?

Actions nodes are used as placeholders for Page, Flows, Service call and Function calls.

For more information on types of Service call, see Service call types.

For more information on types of Flows, see Flow types.

How to add a new action node

There are three possible ways to add an new action node:

1. Hovering over the node exit after which you want to add the action node

2. Drag and drop via the list view of the object of you choice

3. Via the Flow tab → Components group → Add flow/page/service to diagram button

Adding an action node by hovering over the node exit

1. Hover over the node exit after which you want to add the action node.

2. Click the link icon and drag it onto an empty spot in the flow canvas.

3. A menu will appear in which you select add action node. Click on the type of action node you want to add.

4. Open the drop down menu in the node and click on the object of your choice.

Adding an action node by drag and drop via the list view

1. Open the list view of the object you want to add.

2. Drag the object of your choice and release it in the flow canvas.

3. Hover over the node exit after which you want to add the action node.

4. Click the link icon and drag it onto the new placed object.

Adding an action node via the Flow tab

1. Select the Flow tab.

2. From the Components group select the Add flow/page/service to diagram icon.

3. Select the type of action node you want to add. A crosshair will appear.

4. Click on an empty spot in the flow canvas.

5. Open the drop down menu in the node and click on the object of your choice.

6. Hover over the node exit after which you want to add the action node.

7. Click the link icon an drag it onto the new placed object.

How to delete an action node

1. Select the action node you want to delete.

2. Use the delete icon next to the node (or the icon Delete note in the Nodes group of the Flow tab).