Gateway Node

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

Use a  Gateway node to control the path that data records take as they flow through an actionflow. You can add several output connection points. On the output connection points, you can specify decision logic to control the path of data, record by record.

For a worked example, see Gateway Action Configuration.

Property Pane Toolbar

For information about the toolbar options, see the Common Properties page, Toolbars and Controls section.

 Properties Tab

Parent Details

If this item is within or belongs to another, its parent name is shown here. See the Parent Details section on the Common Properties page for more details.

Basic Settings

FieldDescription
NameEnter the name of the action node.
Exclusive

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

Exclusive Gateway (Single path)

 to make a record go through the first connection point where the condition is met. Exclusive gateways include the visual indicator of their setup: 

Inclusive Gateway (Multiple Paths)

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

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:

  • one  Driving input connection point
  • multiple  Lookup input connection points

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  Add New 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  Delete.

Advanced

FieldDescription

Prioritise Throughput Over Ordering

When enabled, records are processed in parallel to optimise performance. This means the order records are processed is nondeterministic.

When disabled (default), records are processed in the order they are provided.

 Audit Tab

Audit Summary

See the Common Properties page, Audit Summary section.