EA Connect - Flow Builder
This documentation provides an overview of the Flow Builder in EA Connect. Flow Builder allows users to create new flow in EAConnect which can be added to flowgroups and can be run on-demand or scheduled to run later.
¶ Creating a new flow using Flow Builder V2
1.Open the EA Connect web application in your web browser.
2.Log in to your EA Connect account using your credentials.
3.Go to the “Flows” section under “Build” menu and click on "Create New" button.
4. Provide the necessary information for the flow, such as the flow name and description. For the flow group, you can either select an existing flow group or create a new one.
5.Click on "Add Task" to open a modal where you can select the tasks to include in the flow. Once you have chosen the tasks, click "OK."
6. Task Arrangement: Arrange tasks within the Flow Builder by dragging them around to visually organize the workflow according to your desired sequence.
7. Defining Flow Execution Path: To define the execution path of the flow, connect tasks by dragging links from one task to another. By default, there is a "start" node indicating where the flow execution begins. Connect the outgoing edge from the start node to any task node to initiate the flow.
Edge Types: When connecting task nodes, select the type of edge to specify when the next task should run. There are three types of edges:
- Always: This edge type ensures that the connected task will always run.
- Success: The next task will only run if the previous task succeeds.
- Error: The next task will only run if the previous task encounters an error or failure.
Multiple Outgoing Edges: Tasks can have multiple outgoing edges, allowing for branching paths within the workflow based on different conditions or outcomes.
AND Nodes: In addition to tasks, there are AND nodes within the Flow Builder. The next step following an AND node will execute only if all conditions associated with the preceding tasks and edges pointing to the AND node are satisfied. If any condition fails, the subsequent step will not run.
OR Nodes: Similar to AND nodes, OR nodes provide conditional branching in the workflow. However, the next step following an OR node will execute if any of the conditions pointing to the OR node succeeds.
By utilizing tasks, edges, and nodes effectively within the Flow Builder, you can create complex workflows with conditional logic and branching paths to automate various processes and actions.
8. After adding all the desired tasks, click on the "Save" button to save the flow. Once the flow is saved, you will be able to view it in display mode. You can switch to edit mode to make changes to the flow or click "Execute" to run the flow.
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Creating a new flow using Flow Builder V1 (Deprecated)
1.Open the EA Connect web application in your web browser.
2.Log in to your EA Connect account using your credentials.
3.Go to the “Flows” section under “Build” menu and click on "Create New" button.
4. Provide the necessary information for the flow, such as the flow name and description. For the flow group, you can either select an existing flow group or create a new one.
5.Click on "Add Task" to open a modal where you can select the tasks to include in the flow. Once you have chosen the tasks, click "OK."
6. Take note that the tasks will be executed in the order you select them. You can adjust the order by dragging the items in the task list on the right side.
7. After adding all the desired tasks, click on the "Save" button located at the top-right corner to save the flow. Once the flow is saved, you will be able to view it in display mode. You can switch to edit mode to make changes to the flow or click "Execute" to run the flow.
