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This page is for application designers who need to configure functionality for components or events. It explains the properties for the gateway node, which is part of an actionflow.

Overview

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Use a 

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node to control the path that data records take as they flow through an actionflow.

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You can add several output connection points. On the output connection points

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For a worked example, see Gateway Action Configuration.

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Basic Settings

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NameEnter the name

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of the action node.

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Exclusive

Control whether or not a record can go through more than one output. 

Exclusive Gateway (Single path)

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Input Connection Points

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make a record go through all connection points where the condition is met. Inclusive gateways include the visual indicator of their setup: Image Added

Description

We recommend that you always enter a description to explain the purpose of this item.

Rules

FieldDescription
RuleThe expression to be evaluated. If the condition is met, the record will go through the connection point or points (depending on if the gateway is exclusive or inclusive, see above).
OutputThe name of the output connection point.              
OrderThe order the rules should be evaluated in.

Input Connection Points

Gateway nodes can have:

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The input connection points have sections for  Parent Details , Audit Summary and the following 

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The grid contains a list of all input connection points and their type.

  • To add a new input connection point, in the section toolbar click 
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     to open a new input connection point and set its properties; see Input Connection Points.
  • To edit an existing input connection point, double-click it in the list to open its properties.
  • To remove an input connection point, select one and in the section toolbar click 

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    Advanced

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    Output paths process data using expressions; see pages in the topic Expressions and Scripts.

    Gateways can have an unlimited number of output paths.

    Stream-items will only pass through the output paths if the condition set in the expression is met.

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    Remember to check if if the gateway has been marked as Exclusive. Records will only pass through the first output path where the condition is met if the gateway is exclusive.

    This section has a toolbar with standard buttonsThe grid contains a list of output connection points and their expressions. 

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    The expression properties has sections for Parent Details , Audit Summary and the following Basic Settings:

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    Enter an expression which evaluates to true or false to determine if stream-items will pass through this connection point. To work in a larger pop-up window, click Image Removed.

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    Actionflow Properties
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