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Connection Points

Connection points can be inbound or outbound.

Inbound connection points receive data coming into the Actionflow

Outbound connection points

The different types of connection point are:

Inputs receive records into the Actionflow one-by-one
Lookups retrieve data when called, passing in blocks of data as a single dataset (array)
Outputs return data out of the Actionflow

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Inbound Connection Points

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Inputs and Lookups

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: all records are pulled as a single dataset but only when the connection is referenced in an expression inside the node. Records are then returned as a single dataset (array), which may contain multiple records, which are returned as an array

The input/data datasources available to be mapped onto into the Connection Points Point of an Actionflow depends on where the instance of the Actionflow is being called from. For example, if a screen has a grid of data and a card container, an Actionflow on a button which exists on this screen will have access to both sources of data.

To select the source of data, click the input box under Connections.

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Make sure you connect to the output connection point if you are returning Ensure the Output Connection Point is connected if the Actionflow needs to return data.

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Input Interface

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Defines the data attributes the Actionflow is expected to output. This data can then be mapped back onto components on the screen the action is being used.
Each instance of the Actionflow will map in its own set of data onto the expected data inputs/outputs of the connection point.

Interface Lookup

Input Interface

Output Interface

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Each instance of the Actionflow will map in its own set of data onto the expected data inputs.

Driving Output

Input Data Components

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A data source which drives the Actionflow. Data is pushed through the Actionflow using
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A data receiver. Data is received from
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Input Data Components

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- Lookup attributes are used in filtering. They are mapped to lookup attributes on the node performing the lookup. Lookup attributes are referenced in the nodes filter using
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title	Understanding New Terms

We have covered numerous new terms in this chapter. Let's recap on the terms we have used and what they mean.

Inbound Connection Point

Outbound Connection Point

Input Parameters

Output Attributes

Input Data

Pass-through Nodes

Join Nodes

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