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Overview
For concepts see Understanding Actionflows
This page outlines how to create actionflows and details of each node.
Creating an Actionflow
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create actionflows to add functionality to an application screen. For actionflow concepts, see Understanding Actionflows.
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- On a screen, click a component to display its properties. Components that can have
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- actionflows are:
- buttons
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- containers
- areas
- form fields.
- There are 3 ways to add actionflows. In the component properties →
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- Adding via an action directly
- Action Method select Actionflow
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- Quick add for buttons
- Right click on a button and select Add actionflow
- Right click on a button and select Add actionflow
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- PhixFlow opens the actionflow canvas.
- Drag actions from the toolbar onto the central
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- canvas
- Wire the actionflow and connect
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- instance inputs
- action nodes
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- instance outputs (optional)
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For more detail on actionflow nodes and wiring, see Using Actionflow Nodes and Wiring Actionflows.
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Wiring Actions
Wire each node from the output to the input connection points
Mapping Connection Points
Input Connection (available data or user action) map onto the Connection Point in order to pass data to the Actionflow.
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- Ensure the type of data is the same i.e. we cannot map a text field onto a date field as they are not compatible.
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- Provide a name.
- Complete the mappings and confirm.
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Action Flow Properties
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What's next?
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