Flow Aware Rule

Overview

The Flow Aware Rule is a type of rule that can only be used in the Flow, that is aware of all its data. Only Flow Input data may be used for the Flow Aware Rule's Inputs, as Input Data may not be defined by the Rule itself.

Example

This example will demonstrate how to create a Flow Aware Rule that will take a String value (ASimpleString) from the Flow.  

1. In the Designer Project, click CREATE FLOW, select the Default Flow template, and click CREATE. Name the Flow and click CREATE.
   
   
2. Select the Start step and select Show Editor under the Flow Data category on the Properties panel.
   
3. In the Data Definitions window, enter "ASimpleString" under the Name field and leave the Type as the default String [Text]. Click CLOSE to return to the Flow Designer.
   
4. Click on the Done path. Navigate to Flows, Rules, Forms and Reports > Rules and select the Flow Aware Rule step. Click ADD.
   
5. Click Edit under the Rule category on the Properties panel.
   
6. When the Rule Designer opens, click Select Data Element and select ASimple String.
   
   The Data Element will display any Flow Data inputs that are defined on the Start step.