Adding more flow branches
To split the into more steps, you just need to use a parallel gateway node type.
Steps for creating a flow with two branches
To create a flow with two branches:1
Open FlowX Designer and go to the Definitions tab.
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Click on the New process button, using the breadcrumbs from the top-right corner.
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Add a start node and a parallel gateway node.
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Create two parallel zones by adding different nodes and link the zones after the parallel gateway node.
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Add another parallel gateway to merge the two flow branches back into one branch.
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Add an end node.
When working with parallel gateways, tokens play a critical role in ensuring that the process flow is managed correctly. Here’s an overview of token behavior in parallel gateways:
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When a process reaches a parallel gateway, the gateway creates child tokens for each branch in the parallel paths. Each path operates independently.
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Each child token advances through its respective path independently, proceeding from one node to the next based on the sequence and actions defined in the process.
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A closing parallel gateway node is used to merge parallel paths back into a single flow. The parent token waits at this closing gateway until all child tokens have completed their respective paths.