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Overview
An actionflow diagram is made up of a series of nodes. Each node represents a specific action. By configuring different actions and wiring them together you can create complex functionality.
For information about connecting actionflow nodes together, see Wiring Actionflows.
Adding Action Nodes
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- Output connections, which pass data to the next node.
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Types of Action Node
The following table summarises the purpose of each type of action node, with a link to the reference page for the node.
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Input Connection Points
This section has a toolbar with standard buttons. The grid contains a list of the wires that pass data into the action.
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