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Running Actionflows

This option is available in PhixFlow version 12+.

Actionflows usually run as a result of a button click or task plan, however, on occasion you may wish to run an Actionflow whilst constructing itindependently, such as, when testing or demonstrating an action. The Run Action 

Identifying and Resolving Unconnected Actions

On a screen,

to see the result back from an API after passing in parameters. To do this, use the 

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toolbar will show a red plink if the screen contains Unconnected ActionsHover over it and choose 

Actionflow toolbar,  via the 

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 Screen Actionflows to display a list of Unconnected Actions associated to that screen and All Actions on the screen
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  • Drag and drop the Unconnected Actions onto the screen to create buttons or drag onto an existing button 
  • Unconnected actions can also be identified by clicking on

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    How To Run Actions

    1. Open the Actionflow you want to run
      1. The Actionflow must contain input attributes, e.g. Actionflows with an input connection point of 
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    2. Once the actions have been assigned a component, the Click the
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    3. A prompt will display to enter any input parameters, if applicable 
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      Actionflows without input parameters can still be run.

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      1. Where the Actionflow contains multiple phases, the inputs must be entered for each phase, as displayed by the coloured circles 
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    4. Click Run Action
    5. A Log File message will display if the Actionflow was successful
    6. A Result for Action message will display the results of the Actionflow
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    2.10 Converge Action Configuration