Running a Flow using an Alias

Overview

Flows can be run, either as a service or by showing forms and Decisions user interface in a web browser, just by accessing its URL. This URL can be used to allow the execution of the workflow from a browser or as a service.  The URL can be lengthy, and one way to make it more user-friendly is to create an alias.

An alias is a short, user-defined name for a Flow that can replace a FlowID. The FlowID is the unique ID generated by the system to identify the Flow. Typically, to run a Flow using a URL, include a FlowID, however, it is possible to make this easier by replacing the FlowID with user-defined alias.

Creating a Flow Alias can be configured easily in the 'SERVICE SETTINGS' of a Designer and clicking the 'Override Service URL'. Then configure the service URL.

Example

1. Create a Flow or open a Flow in the Flow Designer
2. Inside the Flow Designer, select and configure the Flow integration, then check Override Service URL. This can also be done under the Service Settings of the Flow.
3. In the View Integration Details, the service URL that was configured will be used as the endpoint.